When: Monday, October 14, 2024 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Lake County Democrats Waukegan Headquarters, 228 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Waukegan Township Democrats October meeting features special guest speaker Andrew Katz, the Field Director for the Lake County Democrats. He will talk about efforts to Get-Out-The-Vote ahead of the November 2024 election. Ways to get involved in this election and the consolidated elections next year will be discussed. To RSVP or for questions, email Waukegandems@gmail.com.
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Reception 6:00 to 7:30pm; Comedy Show begins at 7:30pm
Where: House of Blues Foundation Room, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago
What: VIP reception for State Senator Laura Fine in the Foundation Room at the House of Blues. Complimentary Comedy Show follows. RSVP required. Email Carly@ilsenatedems.org. Please state if you are staying for the Comedy Show at 7:30pm.
When: Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:45pm
Where: Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington
What: The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas sponsors the upcoming nonpartisan, in-person Candidate Forums.
6:30-7:30 pm Illinois House District 51 Representative
Maria Peterson (D) and Martin McLaughlin (R)
Register online
7:45- 8:45pm Illinois House District 52 Representative
Nabeela Syed (D) and Tosi Ufodike (R)
Register online.
When: Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 7:30 to 9:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.
What: LWV Highland Park, Highwood sponsors an online forum where candidates for two Lake County offices will answer questions submitted by the public during this moderated event.
7:30 – 8:10 pm: Candidates for Clerk of the Lake County Circuit Court
Clerk of the Circuit Court Erin Cartwright Weinstein (D) and Carla Wyckoff (R)
8:20 – 9:00 pm: Candidates for Lake County State’s Attorney
States Attorney Eric Rinehart (D) and Mary Cole (R)
When: Sunday, October 13, from 12:00 noon until 3:00pm.
Where: Southeast Wisconsin, in areas from Kenosha to Milwaukee, depending upon where we’re needed. We’ll gather at a Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems) staging/training site before heading out to knock doors. We’ll let you know the address a few days before. If you need a ride or can drive others, let us know when you register as we’ll have designated meeting points in Lake County for those wishing to carpool.
What: WOW! is a Lake Dems project (now affiliated with Operation Swing State) to persuade vWisconsin voters to vote for Democrats. Knock doors to get out the vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and other Democrats. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. Training also available from Operation Swing State. Sign up at lakedems.org/wow.
