March 9, 2022

In this Issue: Candidates File Petitions to Get on the Ballot ● Brad Schneider Joins Zoom Call with Zelensky ● In Case You Missed It ● Upcoming Events

Lake Dems, our Democratic township organizations, and candidates held in-person and drive-through signing and notarization events during the petition circulation period that began on January 13. On Monday, the results were clear.

Long lines of elected officials, candidates, and staffers waited in the snow for the doors to open at the Lake County Clerk’s office so they could file their petitions on the first day to get on the 2022 primary ballot.

We are excited to see so much interest in running for office and support for the democratic process in Lake County. We would like to salute all the Democrats who put themselves forward to run for office this year and the people who helped them by gathering signatures, organizing petition drives, and turning the petitions in to the County Clerk’s Office or State Board of Elections.

In Case You Missed It

Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the people of Ukraine: Donate to humanitarian efforts

Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid In Ukraine (Charity Navigator)

Volunteer Spotlight

Lake Dems is grateful for our many active volunteers, including the following:

Jacqueline (Jackie) Herrera Giron has been a Democratic volunteer for more than a decade. An attorney, Jackie has been a key part of our Democratic Election Protection Team, helping make sure that everyone eligible to vote is allowed to vote. She is Chief of Victim Services in State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart’s office and has been involved with the Coalition to Reduce Recidivism. Jackie also serves as Parliamentarian on the Lake Dems Executive Board and is a Precinct Committeeperson in Warren Township.

Upcoming Events

Events below are taken from the complete list of Upcoming Events at LakeDems.org/events. Click here to submit your event. 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
Lawyers for Nancy Rotering for Illinois Supreme Court Justice Virtual Event. 5:30-6:30pm online. Special guest: Geoff Stone, former University of Chicago Provost and Law School Dean, professor and constitutional law expert. More.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10

Fremont Township Democrats March Meeting. 6pm in Mundelein and on Zoom. County Board candidate Shawn Killackey will be speaking. More.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12
Walk with Illinois Senate Candidate Maria Peterson in Durty Nellie’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Staging starts at 10:15am in Palatine. More.

Walk with Democrats in the Lake Villa St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Line up at 11am, step off at noon. Walk with Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) and Lake County Democrats, including Lake Villa Township Dems, Antioch Township Dems, and Grant Township Dems. More.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13
Moraine Township Democrats Spring Forward Membership Reception. 2-4pm, Highland Park. Hear from elected officials and candidates in the June 28 Primary Election. More.

Nancy Rotering for Justice Afternoon Reception with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. 4-6pm, Highland Park. More.

MONDAY, MARCH 14

Jane’s Army–Why Abortion Access is Expanding in Mexico and Ending in America. 6-7pm on Zoom. More.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
Deputy Voter Registrar Training in Waukegan. 3pm, Waukegan. Participants must be at least 18 and registered to vote in Lake County. Training takes about an hour and is open only to Lake County residents interested in helping to register new voters. More.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

Townships Collecting Donations for Ukraine. Noon-3pm, Ingleside. Antioch, Avon, Grant, Lake Villa, Newport and Wauconda Townships are gathering essential items. More.

How Do I Join Lake County Democrats?

Lake County Democrats is made up of people like you, people who are passionate about building better communities and a better world. We’re a grassroots political organization, working with Democrats in all parts of Lake County – from Antioch to Highland Park, Libertyville to Waukegan, Barrington to Zion. Become a member online now or send a check payable to Lake County Democrats to P.O. Box 671, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Questions? Contact info@lakedems.org.