Calling All Students! Your Voice Matters!
Join Elgin Community College’s Center for Civic Engagement for VOTE 2024 and get empowered to be a voice in shaping the future! We’re excited to welcome all students – whether you’re voting this year or just want to learn more about the process.
When:
October 29 & 30, 2024 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
What’s Happening?
Early Voting for Kane County Residents – Lakeside Patio (Outside B Building):
9 AM – 4 PM
Register to vote, cast your ballot, and get all the info you need.
Know Your Ballot Workshops – Alumni Room B-182 at 9:30 AM & 11 AM:
- See your ballot before voting
- Check your voter registration
- Learn about the voting process, ask questions, and get answers!
Why It Matters:
Young people’s voices are crucial in shaping policies that impact our daily lives, future opportunities, and the world we’re building together. Voting gives you a say in important issues like:
- Higher education costs and making college more affordable
- Access to quality jobs and career opportunities
- Policies that impact homeownership and financial stability
- Building long-term wealth for future security
- Childcare needs and family support
- Climate change and environmental policies to protect our planet
- Healthcare access and improving health services
By participating now, you’re helping to create a future that represents you and your values. Even if you’re not eligible to vote yet, learning the process now will make you ready to make your voice heard when the time comes!
Let’s make an impact together!
Today is the Day!
Cast your ballot and encourage everyone to do the same!
Election Day Volunteering for Team Maria Date: 11.05.2024 Location: Multiple Launch Sites Across the 52nd District
Be part of Team Maria’s final push to victory on Election Day! We need dedicated volunteers to help with canvassing, phone banking, electioneering, and more. This is a critical day, and your support can make all the difference.
We will have several launch sites across the 52nd District, giving you the opportunity to choose a location and activity that fits your schedule.
RSVP today and someone from Team Maria will contact you directly to confirm your shift preference and available volunteer opportunities. Let’s make this Election Day a success!
Election night watch party at Global Brewing on Randall Road and Prairie in St. Charles
Join your fellow Democrats at an election night watch party. We will hopefully have a lot to celebrate after everyone’s hard work!
Global Brew Tap House – Saint Charles, IL
2100 Prairie Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
7pm-???
Join the Kane County Democratic Women on the first Wednesday of every month for their general meetings. Every month’s meeting is either at Carmina’s Restaurant at 1055 N Randall Rd. Elgin or Oak Street Restaurant at 945 Oak St. North Aurora.
Join the Young Democrats of Kane County at our monthly meeting, held on the fourth Friday of every month.
While most meetings will be in-person, three will be virtual each year. (Meetings in February, July, and December are virtual.)
Email Casey@kaneyoungdems.com for info.
Join the Elgin Township Democrats at our Municipal Election Caucus to help choose who will run in the Spring 2025 Election.
The Democratic Caucus will take place:
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 @ 6:30pm
Elgin Community College
Building E, Room 225, Seigle Auditorium (New Room!)
1700 Spartan Dr.
Elgin, IL 60123
Registration begins at at 5:30pm.
Please arrive early to register.
Caucus begins promptly at 6:30pm.
The positions on the ballot are:
- Elgin Township Supervisor
- Elgin Township Trustees (4 Positions)
- Elgin Township Clerk
- Elgin Township Highway Commissioner
- Elgin Township Assessor
Are you interested in running for any of these positions?
Contact the Elgin Township Democrats Chair.
Save the date! Details will be updated as they develop!
(Please note: Only registered voters in Elgin Township that are affiliated with the Democratic party may attend and participate in the caucus)
Dundee Township Democrats Caucus
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd @ 7:00 PM
Rakow Center
665 Barrington Ave C’Ville, IL 60110
Sleepy Hollow/Carpentersville rooms – downstairs
Registration begins at 6:00 PM
Caucus starts at 7:00 PM
(please arrive early to register)
Please join the Dundee Township Democrats at our Municipal Election CAUCUS. You can help choose who will run for Dundee Township Positions in the April 1st Election.
Positions on the Ballot are:
- Dundee Township Supervisor
- Dundee Township Trustees (4 positions)
- Dundee Township Clerk
- Dundee Township Highway Commissioner
- Dundee Township Assessor
(Please note: Only registered voters in Dundee Township that are affiliated with the Democratic party may attend and participate in the caucus)
If you are interested in running for any of these positions
or
For More information email Chris: cwkious@att.net or text 630 248-1369
Doors open 6-7:00 pm with appetizers followed by buffet dinner at 7:00 pm. Cash bar. A great night of fun and good fellowship is planned with door prizes.
$65 a person and cash bar.
Please reserve and pay in advance by using the ActBlue Link
or mail a check to:
Kane County Democratic Women
P.O. Box 1193
St. Charles, IL 60174