Limited Seating | Make your reservations early
Join the Elgin Towmship Democrats at the Holiday Inn of Elgin’s Grand Ballroom on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 5:30pm to 9:00 pm.
Cash bar starting at 5:30pm. Buffet dinner at 6:30pm.
Buffet Dinner Menu Includes
- Chicken Mushroom Marsala
- Sliced Roast Beef with Gravy
- Baked Salmon with Teriyaki Glace
- Chef’s choice of Starch
- Vegetables
- Dessert
Holiday Inn of Elgin’s Grand Ballroom
495 Airport Road
Elgin IL, 60123
Keynote Speaker: Marie Newman
Marie Newman is a former congresswoman, nonprofit CEO, marketing executive, author of A Life Made from Scratch and When Your Child Is Being Bullied: Real Solutions, antibullying activist, former Moms Demand Action spokesperson and national LGBTQ+ advocate. In addition to those roles, she is a mom of two adult children, consultant and podcaster. Marie Newman is known for building movements and solving the toughest problems. Marie’s next book, her memoir, will be released March of 2025, (pre-order starts in February) A Life Made From Scratch. Her motto has always been, when you do not see the solution you desperately need, make it from scratch!
Marie has been frequently interviewed on MSNBC, CNN, Fox, NBC, ABC, CBS, PBS over the last decade for her congressional work and prior to that, her activism. She has also been interviewed by The New York Times, Elle magazine, Teen Vogue, Ms. Magazine, The New Yorker, Washington Post, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun Times and many other national publications. She has penned multiple OpEds on hot topics over the last several years. Newman is a sought after speaker by national organizations and universities on women’s rights, gun reform, LGBTQ rights and economic equity across the nation before, during and after her time in Congress. She lives in Lagrange, Illinois with her husband and beagle, Iggy. Marie is working on a new novel, a work of fiction, likely to be released in 2026 and a new podcast launching in 2025.
Candidates Welcome!
Any candidates running for office in the upcoming election who attend can have two minutes to introduce themselves and their platform.
All Proceeds benefit the Elgin Township Democrats.
Political contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Labor donated. A copy of our report is (or will be) available for purchase from the State Board of Elections, 1020 S Spring St. Springfield, Ill 62704
