Elgin Township Democrats

Our Next Meeting
October 20, 2026

(Third Tuesday Monthly)

Doors Open @ 6:30
Official Meeting @ 7:00
Guest Speakers @ 7:30

In Person and Zoom
Elgin Township Building | Lower Level
729 S. McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123

Meet Our Candidates

Learn more about the Democratic candidates who are running to serve YOU!
General Election: November 3, 2026

Local Government without Drama | Common Sense Solutions | Working for the Common Good
Democrats just get the job done! Meet candidates who only want to serve our community.
No nonsense responsibility from neighbors you know you can trust.

Updates from our blog

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Elgin Township Democrats Creating Election Literature Packages

Thank you to all the Elgin Township Democrats who showed up to help create election literature packages for our first round of getting out the 2026 Midterm voters in our community!

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Elgin Fourth of July Parade 2026

Join the Elgin Township Democrats in Elgin’s Fourth of July Parade!

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Elgin Township Democrats Highway Cleanup 6/20/2026

The Elgin Township Democrats completed their first Highway Cleanup on 6/20/2026. Thank you to the volunteers!


Upcoming Events This Week

September 22, 2026
  • LWV Candidate Forums

    September 22, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Batavia City Hall, 100 N Island Ave, Batavia, IL 60510, USA

    Candidate Forums for these races will be hosted by the LWV.
    IL State Senate Districts 33 & 42
    Kane County Sheriff
    Kane County Board Districts 2,11,13 & 15

    More Info and RSVP

  • Kane County Democrats

    September 22, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Kane County Government Center, Building A, 719 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134

    Hybrid meeting this month.
     
    40 people can attend in person. Zoom for other attendees.
     
    Regular monthly meeting of the Kane County Democrats' central committee

September 23, 2026
  • LWV Candidate Forum

    September 23, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Batavia City Hall, 100 N Island Ave, Batavia, IL 60510, USA

    Candidate Forum for the following races:
    Kane County Treasurer
    Kane County Clerk
    IL State Representative Districts 49, 65, 70 & 83

    More Info and RSVP

September 25, 2026
  • Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade

    September 25, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    YOU’RE INVITED: Join the HIKE TRIBE to wave signs and flags while 60,000 cars (and who knows how many passengers) pass our big NO WAR and NO KINGS signs on state highway 25 and Interstate 90.

    If you have hand posters or flags, BRING THEM!!

    There has been an excellent response to our presence and messages in these events.

    Visit their website for more details

September 26, 2026
  • Elgin Township Dems Highway Cleanup

    September 26, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

    Join the Elgin Township Democrats for a cleanup on the West side of Randall Road from Highland to Big Timber!

    Wear appropriate and safe work clothes and dress for the weather.

    2026 Cleanup Dates

    • June 20, 2026 @ 10am
    • July 25, 2026 @ 10am
    • August 22, 2026 @ 10am
    • September 26, 2026 @ 10am

    We'll meet at the Journey of Hope Church parking lot.
    37W040 Highland Avenue
    Elgin, IL 60124

    Contact Ed Hanson with any questions
    (847) 293-4913
    219edwhans@gmail.com

  • Lead Like Lincoln

    September 26, 2026 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am
    Oruga Social Business Events and Banquets, 1000 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA

    Please join Representative Ness for her 6th annual Lead Like Lincoln fundraiser at Oruga Social! At this cornerstone event, Rep. Ness will award a D66 community member who is going above and beyond to serve others. Rep. Ness also invites a special guest speaker, previous years have included Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, Daniel Biss, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez and others. We hope you’ll join us!

    Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available. For a sponsorship brochure, please email vote4suzanneness@gmail.com.

    Get Tickets

  • Dundee Township Democrats Picnic 2026

    September 26, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Randall Oaks Park, 750 N Randall Rd, West Dundee, IL 60118, USA

    Saturday, September 26, 2026

    Noon to 2:00pm

    Randall Oaks back picnic shelter

    750 N Randall Road, West Dundee IL 60118

    Food includes Hot Dogs, Veggie dogs, Brats, Chips and Water

    It is your chance to meet and talk to federal, state and county candidates as well as currently elected officials.

    Get Tckets
    https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026_ANNUAL_FALL_PICNIC 

Get Involved!

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Our Executive Committee

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Ed Rzeppa,
Chair
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Sue Broxham,
Vice Chair
Jeanette Mihalec
Jeanette Mihalec,
Treasurer
Mike Rende
Mike Rende,
Secretary
Ed Hanson
Ed Hanson,
Parliamentarian
Brad Vincent
Brad Vincent,
Sergeant at Arms

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