Elgin Township Democrats

Our Next Meeting
January 14, 2026

(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

Updates from our blog

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No Kings Protest in Elgin Oct 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined in the No Kings Protest in Elgin on October 18, 2025. Together our voices are stronger!!

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Know Your Rights

In response to Trump’s illegal tactics to intimidate our communities, below you can find Know Your Rights information to equip ourselves and neighbors in the face of Republicans’ illegal and inhumane immigration agenda.

national poll worker recruitment day 2025

Kane County Clerk’s office is seeking Election Judges

The Kane County Clerk’s office is currently seeking election judges for the upcoming 2026 election season!


Upcoming Events This Week

January 17, 2026
January 18, 2026
  • Penny Wegman Day of Action

    January 18, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Churros Y Chocolate Elgin, 66 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

    Join us for a day of action in Elgin, Illinois as we canvass to support Penny Wegman’s campaign for Kane County Treasurer!

    Churros y Chocolate
    66 S Grove Ave
    Elgin, Illinois

    Sunday, January 18th
    11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

    The primary day is March 17th, 2026 and this day of action will help strengthen the campaign before early voting kicks off in February!

    pennywegman@gmail.com
    pennywegman.com

    RSVP on Facebook

January 21, 2026
  • Dan Tully Town Hall in St. Charles

    January 21, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Maple Leaf Roasters Coffee House (Cafe Location), 1 Illinois St, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA

    Join us for the third Dan Tully Town Hall in St. Charles! Bring your toughest questions and biggest concerns.

    If you can’t make it to this one, consider your other options:

    • Jan 21 (Wed) 6PM – St. Charles
      Maple Leaf Cafe, 1 Illinois St
    • Jan 29 (Thurs) – Elgin
      Elgin Public House, 219 E Chicago St
    • Feb 3 (Tues) – South Barrington
      TBA
    • Feb 12 (Thurs) – Elk Grove
      TBA
    • Feb 16 (Mon) – Palatine/Rolling Meadows
      TBA
    • Feb 18 (Wed) – Schaumburg
      TBA
    • Feb 25 (Wed) – Dundee
      Eastside Cafe, 311 Barrington Ave Unit A
    • Mar 4 (Wed) – Des Plaines
      TBA
    • Mar 12 (Thurs) – Bloomingdale
      TBA

    Free and open to the public. No ticket necessary but registration is encouraged.

    Remote attendance options available.

    Register at DanTully.com

January 23, 2026
  • Happy Hour | Elgin Township Democrats

    January 23, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Danny's Pizza, 231 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

    Join us for some casual conversation. Bring a friend!

    Direct any questions to
    Lindsey Ottaviano
    lmottaviano@yahoo.com

Get Involved!

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Our Executive Committee

ed rzeppa

Ed Rzeppa,
Chair,
224.210.4095

Winfried Cooper

Winfried Cooper,
Vice Chair,
224.805.1887

Mike Rende

Mike Rende,
Secretary,
847.812.0384

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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