Elgin Township Democratic Candidates
Municipal Election: April 1, 2025
Elgin Township residents will vote on Local races in the 2025 Municipal Election.
Township Candidates
Vern Tepe
Supervisor
Former Township Trustee
On Kane County Board since 2020
Active in Elgin Mental Health
Retired Business Executive
Lois Swatscheno
Clerk
Kane County Democratic Women
League of Women Voters
Janice Bennett
Trustee
Elgin Township Democrats – Treasurer
Kane County Democratic Women
Ed Hanson
Trustee
Retired Elgin Firefighter
Major Supporter of Local Democrat Activities
Carl Strathmann
Trustee
Chair-Elgin Township Democrats since 2016
Member of Elgin Township Senior Committee
Juan Silva
Trustee
Local Businessman & owns Electronic Recycling Company
Active in Local Latino Organizations
Founded 501C3 that assists people with their Legal Issues
Volunteer Opportunities
Our team needs your help to get elected! Join us every Saturday leading up to the election. Illinois State Senator Christina Castro’s office, 164 E. Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120. Volunteer times start at 11am. We’ll be making phone calls to voters and canvassing neighborhoods.
Please send your donations to:
ELGIN TOWNSHIP FORWARD
c/o Janice Bennett
335 S Commonwealth
Elgin, IL 60123
These important dates have been copied from the Kane County election website: https://clerk.kanecountyil.gov/Elections
Find Your Polling Place
Where to VoteDates will be added once the are posted on the Kane County Clerk’s office website.
2025 Consolidated Election
Tue Apr 01 2025
Early Voting Starts
March 17, 2025
