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!
The Geneva Dems meet on the first Thursday of every month. Please email the Geneva Dems at genevaILdems@gmail.com.
Join the Dundee Democrats on the 2nd Monday of every month for their township meetings.
The St. Charles Dems monthly meetings are Hybrid (In Person and on Zoom) on the second Tuesday of each month.
We’ll meet in person at the Kane County Democrats Saint Charles office.
473 N Dunham Rd, Suite 102, St. Charles, IL
Doors open at 6pm for social time. Meeting begins at 6:30pm.
Please email Miki Powell at mikipowell@gmail.com with any questions.
Regular monthly meeting of the Elgin Township Democrats’ central committee.
(Second Wednesday every month)
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
Zoom connection information will be sent out to all PCs prior to the meeting.
If you would like to attend the zoom, please contact Carl Strathmann at cstrath1@gmail.com.
Please join the Sugar Grove and Big Rock Democrats on the second Wednesday of each month at the:
Tap House Grill
3341 W Main St, Saint Charles, IL 60175
Join the Western Township Democrats for their monthly meeting! The second Wednesday of every month at the Tap House Grill, 3341 W Main St., St. Charles, IL (otherwise known as Peck and Rt 64).
We encourage attendees to join our conversation with a drink and learn more about our push to elect Democrats in the western townships of Kane County! Any democrats from Blackberry, Campton, Plato, Kaneville, Burlington or Virgil are welcome!
To learn more or join our e-mail list to receive updates, please email us at WesternKaneDems@gmail.com
The Batavia Dem’s will be meeting at East China Inn, 140 W Wilson St, Batavia.
Please email Kim Tarver at BataviaTwpDems@gmail.com with any questions.
Join the Aurora Dems at the IBEW Local 461 for their monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month starting at 7:30pm.
Join the Hampshire Township Democrats for their monthly meeting on the last Sunday of the month at 11:00am. Meetings are currently on Zoom, but information here will be updated once meetings are in-person again. Please contact the township chair at hampshireildems@gmail.com to request Zoom log-in information.
