Meet Our Candidates
Learn more about the Democratic candidates who are running to serve YOU!
General Election: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Updates from our blog
Annual Food Drive 2024
This year all of the proceeds will be going to: ELGIN COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES – They run the Soup Kitchens.
Kane County Fair 2024
Stop by and say “hello” to the Kane County Democrats at this year’s Kane County fair! We’ll have a booth set up out doors and are always looking for volunteers as well!
Elgin Independence Day Parade 2024
Thank you to everyone who joined the Elgin Township Democrats at the Elgin July 4th Independence Day Parade 2024.
Upcoming Events This Week
- October 15, 2024
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LWV Meet The Candidates
October 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Rakow Center, 665 Barrington Ave, Carpentersville, IL 60110, USAJoin the League of Women Voters on October 15 for an insightful evening with candidates for Illinois Representative District 66 and Kane County Board Chair as well as candidates for Judge of the Circuit Court 16th Judicial Circuit 4th Subcircuit. This event is designed to offer perspectives from individuals aspiring to represent our communities in the November 2024 General Election.
Invited candidates in contested races include:
Illinois Representative District 66:
- Suzanne Ness (D)
- Laurie Parman (R)
County Board Chair:
- Corine Pierog (D)
- Lance Bell (R)
Judge of the Circuit Court 16th Judicial Circuit 4th Subcircuit:
- Sandra Parga (D)
- David Kliment (R)
Agenda:
6:30
Each candidate will briefly introduce themselves and expound on their views and policy priorities, focusing on issues vital to their respective roles. While this portion will not include audience questions, attendees will gain valuable insights into each candidate’s vision and policies.7:50
Meet & Greet – Take this opportunity to meet the candidates, ask them questions, and hear their positions on issues that matter to you.This event is organized by The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area, reinforcing our dedication to encouraging educated electoral involvement. We invite all community members to attend and better equip themselves with the knowledge required for making informed decisions on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Campaign Policy
Elections and voting are core concerns for the League of Women Voters. Year in and year out, Leagues are committed to providing fact-based information about issues and the positions candidates take on those issues to help voters make their own decisions and participate in the process.
The League of Women Voters never supports or opposes candidates for office or political parties. Any use of the League of Women Voters name in campaign advertising or literature has not been authorized by the League.
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- October 17, 2024
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Candidate Forum at Elgin Community College
October 17, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123, USALatinx Heritage Month Kane County Bilingual Candidate Forum
Learn why the elected positions of Kane County Board Chair and Kane County State’s Attorney are important. Candidates for each position will explain why they deserve your vote in the General Election. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Co-sponsored by the ECC Center for Civic Engagement and Centro de Información.
Elgin Community College – Main Campus
Bldg. E, Rm. 121, Dining Room
Elgin, IL 60123More Information at Elgin.edu/lhm
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- October 20, 2024
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Canvass | Democratic Party of Illinois
October 20, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kane County Democratic Office, 473 Dunham Road, Suite 102, Saint Charles, IL 60174The Democratic Party of Illinois is hosting and organizing a canvass at our Saint Charles office on Sunday Oct 20, 2024 from 1pm. to 4pm.
It’s a great opportunity to help GOTV (Get Out The Vote)!
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Our Executive Committee
Carl Strathmann,
Chairman,
630.890.3460
Winfried Cooper,
Vice Chair,
224.805.1887
Mike Rende,
Secretary,
847.608.1995
Janice Bennett,
Treasurer,
847.772.4463
Sue Broxham,
Parliamentarian,
847.732.5604
Jose Alfonso Villalobos,
cp-Parliamentarian,
847.346.2069
Brad Vincent,
Sergeant at Arms,
224.688.2609
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