Elgin Township Democrats

Our Next Meeting
June 16, 2026

(Third Tuesday Monthly)

Doors Open @ 6:30
Official Meeting @ 7:00
Guest Speakers @ 7:30

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

Updates from our blog

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Elgin Pride Parade & Festival | June 6, 2026

Join the Elgin Township Democrats in this years Elgin Pride parade on Saturday, June 6, 2026!

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Elgin Township Dems Highway Cleanup | June 20, 2026

Join the Elgin Township Democrats on Saturday June 20, 2026 for a cleanup on the West side of Randall Road from Highland to Big Timber!

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Ice Cream Social | May 31, 2026

Join the Elgin Township Democrats for some ice cream creations and good conversation.


Upcoming Events This Week

June 5, 2026
  • Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade

    June 5, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    YOU’RE INVITED: Join the HIKE TRIBE to wave signs and flags while 60,000 cars (and who knows how many passengers) pass our big NO WAR and NO KINGS signs on state highway 25 and Interstate 90.

    If you have hand posters or flags, BRING THEM!!

    There has been an excellent response to our presence and messages in these events.

    Visit their website for more details

June 6, 2026
June 7, 2026
  • Carl Strathmann Celebration of Life

    June 7, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Carmina's Mexican Restaurant and Banquets, 1055 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

    Please join our family for a celebration of life
    In memory of Carl Strathmann

    Sunday 6/7/26
    One O’clock in the afternoon

    Carmina’s Restaurant
    1055 Randall Road, Elgin

    Please come and share your favorite memory of Carl

    If you'd like to say a few words, please email Vern Tepe so he can coordinate a list of speakers. verntepe@gmail.com

June 10, 2026
  • 2026 KCDW Midterm Elections Candidate Meet and Greets

    June 10, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Geneva American Legion Post 75, 22 S 2nd St, Geneva, IL 60134, USA

    The Kane County Democratic Women welcome all member candidates to attend and meet voters.

    These gatherings are open to the public and offer a friendly space to connect with current and future office holders.

    Dates

    Countywide and Central districts

    June 10, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 PM 
    American Legion
    22 S. 2nd St, Geneva, IL 60134

    Countywide and Southern districts

    June 24, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 PM
    Oak Street Restaurant & Bar
    945 Oak St, North Aurora, IL 60542

    Countywide and Northern districts

    July 15, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 PM
    Carmina’s Mexican Restaurant & Banquet
    1055 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123

    Invited Member Candidates

    Deborah Allen – County Board 17
    Deborah Chabi – County Board 21
    Michele Clark – IL Senate 33
    Julie Forbes – County Board 11
    Saba Haider – IL State Rep 84
    Matt Hanson – IL State Rep 83
    Maura Hirschauer – IL State Rep 49
    Linda Holmes – IL Senate 42
    Amy Johnson – Sheriff
    Chris Kious – County Board 23
    Sarah Mertens – IL Senate 35
    Anna Moeller – IL State Rep 43
    Kate Monteleone – County Board 15
    Suzanne Ness – IL State Rep 66
    Ellen Nottke – County Board 2
    Ricky Rivard – IL State Rep 65
    Brenda Rogers – County Clerk
    Lauren Underwood – US Congress District 14
    Penny Wegman – County Treasurer

    More info at:
    https://www.kcdwomen.com/

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Our Executive Committee

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Ed Rzeppa,
Chair
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Sue Broxham,
Vice Chair
Jeanette Mihalec
Jeanette Mihalec,
Treasurer
Mike Rende
Mike Rende,
Secretary
Ed Hanson
Ed Hanson,
Parliamentarian
Brad Vincent
Brad Vincent,
Sergeant at Arms

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