EventsWhen: Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Independence Grove Observation Deck, 16400 W. Buckley Rd., Libertyville
What: An afternoon in support of McHenry County Board Member Kelli Wegener, a candidate for McHenry County Board Chair. Tickets include appetizers and soft drinks. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024, at various times throughout the day.
Where: All over Lake County and beyond.
What: Lake Dems is planning Day of Action events at various locations throughout Lake County and beyond. Events include knocking on doors, phone banks, text banks, postcard–writing events, love to have you join us! Can’t come? Donate at lakedems.org/contribute so we can help provide stamps or email info@lakedems.org. Email us if you’d like to add a Day of Action event.
See below for details of the many specific events already planned (some request specific RSVPs) and also sign up here to let us know what you’ll be doing: lakedems.org/dayofaction.
When: Friday, August 16, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Viking Park Dance Hall, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee
What: State Representative Joyce Mason celebrates her 55th birthday with a party and campaign kickoff fundraiser. Special guest: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. To RSVP, email Joyce@votejoycemason.com.
When: Saturday August 24, 2024, from 12:00 noon until 3:00pm. Carpools will leave Lake County locations at 10:45am and return around 4:30pm.
Where: We’ll designate meeting points in eastern Lake County for those wishing to carpool to Democratic headquarters in Kenosha. We’ll gather at the Kenosha County Democratic Party’s staging/training site before heading out to canvass in the area.
What: Win Over Wisconsin (WOW!), a Lake Dems project, in conjunction with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems), to persuade voters to vote for Democrats. Wisconsin is a key swing state for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. We’ll also help Sen. Tammy Baldwin win her re-election bid and former Congressman Peter Barca defeat a Republican incumbent congressman. Knock doors and speak with voters identified as undecided or leaning Democratic. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. This is an exciting opportunity to help carry a swing state crucial to victory in November. RSVP here.
When: Saturday August 17, 2024, from 12:00 noon until 3:00pm. Carpools will leave Lake County locations at 10:45am and return around 4:30pm.
Where: We’ll designate meeting points in eastern Lake County for those wishing to carpool to Democratic headquarters in Kenosha. We’ll gather at the Kenosha County Democratic Party’s staging/training site before heading out to canvass in the area.
What: Win Over Wisconsin (WOW!), a Lake Dems project, in conjunction with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (WisDems), to persuade voters to vote for Democrats. Wisconsin is a key swing state for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. We’ll also help Sen. Tammy Baldwin win her re-election bid and former Congressman Peter Barca defeat a Republican incumbent congressman. Knock doors and speak with voters identified as undecided or leaning Democratic. Pre-canvassing orientation and training provided by WisDems. This is an exciting opportunity to help carry a swing state crucial to victory in November. RSVP here.
When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:00pm Where: Naperville Train Station area (overpass over Washington and train loading areas) What: A gathering of National Organization for Women (NOW), League of Women Voters of Naperville, AAUW Naperville Area, National Council of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore, and Naper Pride to shine a Light for keep reading…
When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00pm Where: Online via Zoom. What: Consolidated election candidates supported by Ela Township Democrats will speak at this month’s meeting. Email elademocrats@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
When: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:00pm Where: Online What: A virtual session with U.S. Congressman Quigley as he provides updates on his actions to hold the Trump administration accountable. RSVP: QuigleyTownHall.eventbrite.com.
