Elgin Township Democrats
Our Next Meeting
October 20, 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
Meet Our Candidates
Learn more about the Democratic candidates who are running to serve YOU!
General Election: November 3, 2026
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.
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 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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- September 22, 2026
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LWV Candidate Forums
September 22, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Batavia City Hall, 100 N Island Ave, Batavia, IL 60510, USACandidate Forums for these races will be hosted by the LWV.
IL State Senate Districts 33 & 42
Kane County Sheriff
Kane County Board Districts 2,11,13 & 15 -
Kane County Democrats
September 22, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Kane County Government Center, Building A, 719 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134Hybrid meeting this month.
40 people can attend in person. Zoom for other attendees.
Regular monthly meeting of the Kane County Democrats' central committee
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- September 23, 2026
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LWV Candidate Forum
September 23, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Batavia City Hall, 100 N Island Ave, Batavia, IL 60510, USACandidate Forum for the following races:
Kane County Treasurer
Kane County Clerk
IL State Representative Districts 49, 65, 70 & 83
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