Get Involved in the Democratic Party of Kane County

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Jun
1
Sat
2024
Elgin Pride Parade @ South Riverside Drive
Jun 1 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Join the Elgin Township Democrats as we participate in Elgin’s 2nd Annual Pride Parade and Festival!

We will be staging in the S. Riverside Drive parking lot next to Festival Park in downtown Elgin. Look for Jack the Donkey to find us.

Staging 10am
Parade kickoff at 11am

Learn more at elginpride.com

Jul
24
Wed
2024
Candidate Action Committee | Meet and Greet the Candidates @ Oak Street Restaurant
Jul 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Bring a friend and come to a meet and greet the KCDW Member Candidates running in November. We’ll be gathering at the Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. Here’s your opportunity to be informed prior to casting a ballot in November.

Jul
26
Fri
2024
Sugar Grove Corn Boil Parade @ Line Up Next to Library
Jul 26 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sugar Grove corn boil parade is July 26.

4pm line up next to the library.

Join the Democrats in their spot in the parade.

Aug
11
Sun
2024
Coon Creek Country Days Parade | Hampshire Dems @ Downtown Hampshire
Aug 11 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Hampshire Dems will be marching in the town’s Coon Creek Country Days Parade on August 11th at noon.

Assembly for the parade begins at 11:00 in downtown Hampshire.

Anyone interested in participating can see the parade map by clicking the following link, http://www.hcccd.com/parade.html 

Sep
30
Mon
2024
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum | Auditor & Coroner @ Batavia City Hall
Sep 30 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Auditor
Coroner
5 Co Board Districts (2,10,12,14,18)
Board Chair

More info at
https://lwvckcil.com/calendar

Oct
1
Tue
2024
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum @ Batavia City Hall
Oct 1 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Recorder
Circuit Clerk
IL House 65
IL House 70
Kane Co State’s Atty

More info at
https://lwvckcil.com/calendar

Oct
9
Wed
2024
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum @ Batavia City Hall
Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

11th Congressional
25th State Senate
49th State Representative
Judge Parga v. Kliment

More info at
https://lwvckcil.com/calendar

Oct
15
Tue
2024
ROE THE VOTE & March to the Polls @ Kane County Courthouse
Oct 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Dress in white, bring a sign and meet at the Kane County Courthouse on 3rd Street for a Rally. Then we’ll march together to the Kane County Clerk’s Office and vote en mass!

Bring a friend. Bring a family member. And let’s make sure there’s a long line during early voting so that we send a message – WE’RE NOT GOING BACK!

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Canceled | LWV Meet The Candidates @ Rakow Senior Center, Dundee Township Park District
Oct 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

*** Canceled due to lack of GOP responses ***

Join the League of Women Voters on October 15 for an insightful evening with candidates for Illinois Representative District 66 and Kane County Board Chair as well as candidates for Judge of the Circuit Court 16th Judicial Circuit 4th Subcircuit. This event is designed to offer perspectives from individuals aspiring to represent our communities in the November 2024 General Election.

Invited candidates in contested races include:

Illinois Representative District 66:

  • Suzanne Ness (D)
  • Laurie Parman (R)

County Board Chair:

  • Corine Pierog (D)
  • Lance Bell (R)

Judge of the Circuit Court 16th Judicial Circuit 4th Subcircuit:

  • Sandra Parga (D)
  • David Kliment (R)

Agenda:

6:30
Each candidate will briefly introduce themselves and expound on their views and policy priorities, focusing on issues vital to their respective roles. While this portion will not include audience questions, attendees will gain valuable insights into each candidate’s vision and policies.

7:50
Meet & Greet – Take this opportunity to meet the candidates, ask them questions, and hear their positions on issues that matter to you.

This event is organized by The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area, reinforcing our dedication to encouraging educated electoral involvement. We invite all community members to attend and better equip themselves with the knowledge required for making informed decisions on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Campaign Policy

Elections and voting are core concerns for the League of Women Voters. Year in and year out, Leagues are committed to providing fact-based information about issues and the positions candidates take on those issues to help voters make their own decisions and participate in the process.

The League of Women Voters never supports or opposes candidates for office or political parties. Any use of the League of Women Voters name in campaign advertising or literature has not been authorized by the League.

Oct
17
Thu
2024
Candidate forum at Elgin Community College @ Elgin Community College - Main Campus , Bldg. E, Rm. 121, Dining Room
Oct 17 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Latinx Heritage Month Kane County Bilingual Candidate Forum

Learn why the elected positions of Kane County Board Chair and Kane County State’s Attorney are important. Candidates for each position will explain why they deserve your vote in the General Election. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Co-sponsored by the ECC Center for Civic Engagement and Centro de Información.

Elgin Community College – Main Campus
Bldg. E, Rm. 121, Dining Room
Elgin, IL 60123

More Information at Elgin.edu/lhm

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