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20.1 million more people have health coverage with the ACA, let’s keep that going

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The Daily Kos has a great article about how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has improved healthcare for millions of Americans.

The Centers for Disease Control confirm that the Affordable Care Act is still a big fucking deal. Since 2010, 20.1 million people have gained health insurance.

That number will increase soon into the new year when Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah expand Medicaid. Expansion will help offset the thousands that Arkansas and other states are kicking off the program with work requirements. That’s a fight we can take on with a new Democratic House and in the next two years of fighting Trump. Clearly, Arkansas and other Republican states are having their last gasps against Medicaid.

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Kane County Democratic Women Holiday Party

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Celebrating our 1st Year! Come join us for a post election celebration honoring the hard work of our members and sharing the joy of the upcoming holiday season with new and old friends.

Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Riverside Banquets
1117 N. Washington Ave.
Batavia, IL 60510

The Party will include appetizers, buffet, and home-made desserts.

Reservations & Tickets are available for $25.00 on Act Blue.

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Early Voting Starts October 22, 2018

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Early Voting will officially open across Kane County this Monday, October 22, 2018. Listed below, you’ll find the convenient locations here in the Elgin Township where you can vote early.

Gail Borden Library

270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, 60120

  • October 22-26 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • October 27 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • October 28 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • October 29-November 2 | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • November 3 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • November 4 | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • November 5 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Elgin Township

729 S McLean Blvd, Elgin, 60123

  • October 22-26 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • October 27 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • October 28 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • October 29-November 2 | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • November 3 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • November 4 | 10:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • November 5 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

City of Elgin

150 Dexter Ct, Elgin, 60120

  • October 22-26 | 9:00 am-1:00 pm
  • October 29-31 | 9:00 am-1:00 pm

You can find more info on Early Voting locations on the Kane County Clerk’s website.

Your vote matters and can make a huge difference! Get out there, get your family and friends out there. The Blue Wave will be powered by us! Let’s send a clear message on November 6th!

If you want to get more involved leading up to the election, we have many wonderful campaigns that would welcome your help. Check out our calendar for times and places where you can help!

 

 

Kane County Poll Watcher Training Schedule 2018

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If you’ve signed up as a Poll Watcher, the Kane County Democrats are holding training session so you’ll know what to do.

Kane Democrats HQ – 473 Dunham Rd., St. Charles

Sat. 10/20/2018 | 10:00am – 10:30am
Sat. 10/20/2018 | 2:00pm – 2:30pm
Sat. 10/27/2018 | 10:00am – 10:30am
Sat. 10/27/2018 | 2:00pm – 2:30pm
Sat. 11/3/2018 | 10:00am – 10:30am
Sat. 11/3/2018 | 2:00pm – 2:30pm

Batavis Panera – 154 West Wilson St., Batavia

Mon. 10/24/2018 | 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Mon. 10/29/2018 | 7:00pm – 7:30pm

Kane County Democrats’ 17th Annual Fall Fundraiser in Elgin

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Kane County Democrats

When: October 18, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: The Center of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120

Cost: $50

Join us for the Kane County Democrats’ 17th Annual Fall Fundraiser in Elgin.

Invited speakers include:

  • US Senator Richard Durbin
  • US Senator Tammy Duckworth
  • US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
  • State Senator Cristina Castro
  • State Representative Anna Moeller
  • Gubernatorial Candidate JB Pritzker

For more information on securing an ad in our program book, please contact us at info@kanedems.org.

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Kane County Democrats’ 17th Annual Fall Fundraiser

First Annual Sanders Supper Sep 8th at Pal Joey’s

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Sanders Supper Progressives of Kane County

Come celebrate Bernie’s Birthday with Progressives of Kane County. This will be our first ever fundraiser for the Progressives of Kane County! This will be a chance for those of us who have been fighting for the progressive cause to dine and enjoy time with our progressive brothers and sisters. We have fought hard for the cause, now it’s time to enjoy ourselves before we have to rejoin the fight. You will have a chance to win some cash as we will be having a 50/50 raffle.

The event will be held at Pal Joey’s 2030 Main St, Batavia at 5pm-8pm on September 8th.

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