Elgin Township Democrats
Our Next Meeting
September 16, 2026
(Different night due to room availability. Usually 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
Elgin Township Democrats Creating Election Literature Packages
Thank you to all the Elgin Township Democrats who showed up to help create election literature packages for our first round of getting out the 2026 Midterm voters in our community!
Elgin Fourth of July Parade 2026
Join the Elgin Township Democrats in Elgin’s Fourth of July Parade!
Elgin Township Democrats Highway Cleanup 6/20/2026
The Elgin Township Democrats completed their first Highway Cleanup on 6/20/2026. Thank you to the volunteers!
Upcoming Events This Week
- September 15, 2026
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Jerry Cook Fundraiser
September 15, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dream Hall, 51 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA -
Elgin Dems Monthly Meeting Moved to Sept 16
September 15, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Due to room availability, our September meeting has been moved to September 16, 2026.
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- September 16, 2026
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Elgin Dems Monthly Meeting
September 16, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Elgin Township Building, 729 S. McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123Get together with fellow Democrats for featured speakers and interesting conversation.
The entrance we use is in the back of the building. While we try to have someone at the door to open it as everyone arrives, there is a doorbell to the left of the door in case the doors are locked.
Regular monthly meeting of the Elgin Township Democrats’ central committee.
(Third Tuesday of most months)Please note the following exceptions in 2026:
(some due room availability conflicts when moving of our meeting from the second Wednesday to the third Tuesday)- September: meeting will be on 9/16/2026
- December: holiday party date TBD
Hybrid Meeting | In-Person and on Zoom.
In-Person meeting will take place at:
Elgin Township Building | Lower Level
729 S. McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123- Doors Open: 6:30pm
- Official Meeting: 7:00pm
- Guest Speakers: 7:30pm
(Times listed above are estimates)
Zoom connection information will be sent out to all PCs prior to the meeting.
If you would like to attend the zoom, please contact Ed Rzeppa at info@ElginDems.org.
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- September 17, 2026
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Penny Wegman Fundraiser
September 17, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Up North Wine Tasting Room, 9 N 2nd St, Geneva, IL 60134, USA$75.
Learn more and donate at PennyWegman.com
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- September 18, 2026
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Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade
September 18, 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.
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- September 19, 2026
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Local Candidate Meet and Greet in Elgin
September 19, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Nick's Pizza & Pub, 990 Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USALOCAL CANDIDATES ARE VERY IMPORTANT!! ON SATURDAY SEPT 19 – 11:30-1:30 – at Nick’s Pizza
Vern Tepe is hosting an event featuring 4 LOCAL CANDIDATES IN NOVEMBER’S ELECTION
Come & enjoy some BRIEF PRESENTATIONS and CONVERSATIONS with these 4 KEY CANDIDATES.
The FOOD & DRINKS are on me – BUT – bring your checkbook – you might want to donate to them.
Local political candidates are important because they make decisions that directly affect daily life in a community. They influence:
- Schools and education
- Roads, public transportation, and infrastructure
- Police, fire, and emergency services
- Housing and local development
- Property taxes and municipal budgets
- Public health and environmental policies
- Jobs, business regulations, and community programs
Local elections often have a more immediate impact than national elections, yet they typically receive less media attention and have lower voter turnout. Evaluating candidates’ experience, policy positions, ethics, community involvement, and ability to work with others can help voters choose someone who will represent local needs effectively.
WEBSITE LINKS for EACH:
AMY JOHNSON – for KANE COUNTY SHERIFF
https://sheriffamy.com/PENNY WEGMAN for KANE COUNTY TREASURER
https://www.pennywegman.com/MICHELLE CLARK for STATE SENATE 33rd DISTRICT
https://micheleforilsenate.com/RICKY RIVARD for STATE REPRESENTATIVE 65th DISTRICT
https://www.votericky.com/[Send Vern an email if you want his personal suggestions for November’s Ballot]
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