Elgin Township Democrats

Our Next Meeting
May 14, 2025

(Second Wednesday Monthly)

Doors Open 6:30 p.m.
Speakers: 7:00pm
Business 7:30 p.m.

In Person and Zoom
Elgin Township Building | Lower Level
729 S. McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123

The Next Meeting of the Kane County Democrats will be:

April 22, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
(fourth Tuesday monthly)

Hybrid Meeting in person and on Zoom
Building A, Kane County Government Center
719 S. Batavia Avenue, Geneva, IL 60134

Updates from our blog

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Huge Turnout at “Hands Off” Rally in Elgin

There were huge 1,000+ turnout at the “Hands Off” rally held in Elgin on Saturday, April 5, 2025!

Carl Strathmann Elgin Township Trustee candidates

Carl Strathmann, candidate for Elgin Township Board Trustee

I feel seniors, that are living in some of the communities, would like more fellowship with their peers, and that there’s a lot more that we can do to help with that good community building.

Lois Swatscheno

Lois Swatscheno, candidate for Elgin Township Board Clerk

After the 2016 election I couldn’t just sit back anymore, and you know, take things that were happening for granted. I had to do something about it.


Upcoming Events This Week

April 19, 2025
  • Seriously - Hands Off!! Rally/Protest

    April 19, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Randall Road & Silver Glen Road, Randall Rd & Silver Glen Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177, USA

    Organized by We Can Lead Change

    Seriously, Hands Off!! is the next rally for We Can Lead Change and Fox Valley Activists. Join us in rally on Saturday, April 19th, 11:30 a - 1:00 p.

    We will rally on the sidewalks at Randall Road and Silver Glen Road in South Elgin, IL.

    Dress for the weather. Bring signs, flags and a friend. Bring your enthusiasm and peaceful attitude.

    We had 6,000 participants before - we can do it again!! United in Strength and Community.

    More Details

    RSVP and Share on Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/wecanleadchange/permalink/2418372778531550/

    See more details

April 22, 2025
  • Kane County Democrats

    April 22, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Kane County Government Center, Building A, 719 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134

    Hybrid meeting this month.
     
    40 people can attend in person. Zoom for other attendees.
     
    Regular monthly meeting of the Kane County Democrats' central committee

    See more details


Our Executive Committee

Carl Strathmann

Carl Strathmann,
Chairman,
630.890.3460

Winfried Cooper

Winfried Cooper,
Vice Chair,
224.805.1887

Mike Rende

Mike Rende,
Secretary,
847.608.1995

janice bennett

Janice Bennett,
Treasurer,
847.772.4463

sue broxham

Sue Broxham,
Co-Parliamentarian,
847.732.5604

Jose Alfonso Villalobos

Jose Alfonso Villalobos,
Co-Parliamentarian,
847.346.2069

Brad Vincent

Brad Vincent,
Sergeant at Arms,
224.688.2609


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