Elgin Township Democrats

Our Next Meeting
April 9, 2025

(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

Meet Our Candidates

Learn more about the Democratic candidates who are running to serve YOU!
Municipal Election: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Local Government without Drama | Common Sense Solutions | Working for the Common Good
Democrats just get the job done! Meet candidates who only want to serve our community.
No nonsense responsibility from neighbors you know you can trust.

The Next Meeting of the Kane County Democrats will be:

April 22, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
(fourth Tuesday monthly)

*** Hybrid Meeting This Month ***
Building A, Kane County Government Center
719 S. Batavia Avenue, Geneva, IL 60134
40 people can attend in person. Zoom for others.

Updates from our blog

Carl Strathmann Elgin Township Trustee candidates

Carl Strathmann, candidate for Elgin Township Board Trustee

I feel seniors, that are living in some of the communities, would like more fellowship with their peers, and that there’s a lot more that we can do to help with that good community building.

Lois Swatscheno

Lois Swatscheno, candidate for Elgin Township Board Clerk

After the 2016 election I couldn’t just sit back anymore, and you know, take things that were happening for granted. I had to do something about it.

waste bin full of e waste

Electronics Recycling | Elgin Township Forward

Well, we’ll take them off your hands! Just make a small donation to Elgin Township Forward!


Upcoming Events This Week

April 1, 2025
  • Election Results Watch Party

    April 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Carmina's Mexican Restaurant and Banquets, 1055 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

    Election Results Watch Party
    Tuesday, April 1, 2025 @ 7pm

    Carmina’s Restaurant
    1055 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL

    Join the Elgin Township Democrats as we watch the
    2025 Municipal Election results come in.

    See more details

April 5, 2025
  • Elgin Township Democrats "Hands Off Rally"

    April 5, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Kimball St & Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

    Bring signs or props Make your message visible! (Ideas: “HANDS OFF MEDICAID!,” “HANDS OFF OUR DATA!”, “HANDS OFF DEMOCRACY!”, “HANDS OFF SCHOOLS!”)

    Recruit friends → The more people, the more power.

    Record everything → Post photos/videos with #HandsOff

    Southwest corner of Kimball St & N Grove Ave in Elgin, IL
    (Across from Gail Borden Library)

    Like and Share on Facebook

    RSVP:
    https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/767532/

    See more details


Our Executive Committee

Carl Strathmann

Carl Strathmann,
Chairman,
630.890.3460

Winfried Cooper

Winfried Cooper,
Vice Chair,
224.805.1887

Mike Rende

Mike Rende,
Secretary,
847.608.1995

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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