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.
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.