FeaturedIt was great to see so many folks – some familiar faces and several new ones – at our latest Tenth Dems “Let’s Talk Politics” conversation, held along with McHenry Dems, in Wonder Lake.
Nearly 30 people came out on a very rainy Saturday to discuss what’s on their minds and ways we can work to elect even more Democrats, including in McHenry County. Now’s the time to do that, and people across the 10th District are rolling up their sleeves to help get it done.
9/14/26: Tenth Dems General Meeting
When: Monday, September 14, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Where: 720 N. Waukegan Rd., Suite E (California Closets), Deerfield, IL
What: Join Tenth Dems at our general meeting to hear about what we’ve been doing, what’s ahead as Election Day approaches, and how you can help. Open to Democrats. To RSVP, click here.
Thanks to everyone who helped organize a lively conversation and to the more than 40 folks who came out to our latest Tenth Dems “Let’s Talk Politics,” which we did along with our Grant Township Democrats and Antioch Township Democrats friends.
Democrats are energized and ready for change all over the 10th District. That’s why we’ve been doing a lot to support candidates like the ones who joined us — State Senate candidate Karen Battaglia, State Rep candidate AJ Johnson, Lake County Board candidate Jose Martinez, and Lake County Treasurer candidate Sandy Hart — and why we’re fired up to do even more as Election Day approaches.
If you’d like to be a part of the next conversation, join us for “Let’s Talk Politics” in Wonder Lake on Saturday, September 19. RSVP: tenthdems.org/WonderLake — free admission and open to Democrats.
If you (or someone you know) have progressive values and are looking for an internship that will make a difference, we’ve got it! Illinois Tenth Congressional District Democrats (Tenth Dems) is accepting applications for its internship program. The internship is a substantive program designed for high school, college, graduate, and law students seeking an opportunity to become deeply engaged in the political process.
Tenth Dems is a grassroots political organization that helps mobilize voters and activists throughout the 10th Congressional District. It’s a good time to complete a political internship as we organize during this critical period in our nation’s history.
Tenth Dems interns have staffed issue forums and events for elected officials and candidates up and down the ballot, worked on campaigns, and conducted research. We help build the Democratic infrastructure to elect Democrats at all levels of government. Interns may choose to complete general internships or specialize in areas such as media, field, communications, technology, volunteer management, and political outreach.
Internships are unpaid, educational positions; however, academic credit is often available.
“This is an opportunity to learn about grassroots politics and to develop important skills,” said former State Representative and Tenth Dems Founder Lauren Beth Gash. “Many interns have gone on to paid political positions with local campaigns or jobs in Springfield, Washington, and with national not-for-profit organizations. Many have gone on to become elected officials themselves.”
Residency in the 10th Congressional District is not required, but applicants must have an interest in electing Democrats in this area. Interns must devote a minimum of 16 hours per week during the summer, or 8 hours per week during the fall or spring. Applicants should submit a brief paragraph explaining why they would like to be part of the program, along with a resume summarizing their educational background and activities. Neither needs to be formal. To apply or request more information, email us at info@tenthdems.org.
