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In an alarming moment during the vice presidential debate, Trump’s running mate JD Vance made it clear that MAGA followers still have no intention of accepting election results, and they’re planning to fill voting places with supporters for so-called “election integrity.” The good news is that we’ve seen this before and people like you can do something about it: attorneys and other poll watchers should join the Lake Dems/Tenth Dems Election Protection Team.


Click lakedems.org/electionprotection to be part of the Election Protection Team to protect voting rights during Early Voting (which begins countywide on October 21) and/or on Election Day, November 5.

We’ve been ahead of the curve on this. For years, our Election Protection Team of over 125 poll watchers – and we need even more – has helped in Lake County and the 10th Congressional District.

Attorneys with election law expertise lead our training sessions. Options include:

  • Wednesday, October 16, 6:00-7:30pm, in Lake County
  • Wednesday, October 23, 7-8:30pm, in Cook County
  • Sunday, October 27, time TBA, on Zoom

Training is free and open to Democrats. (Note to attorneys seeking CLE credit: This training is approved for 1.5 hours of FREE Professional Responsibility CLE.)

 

Hope to see you at the training and at the polls.

Join Lake Dems at Their Annual Shades of Blue Awards Reception

When:
Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where:
Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Rd., Riverwoods
What:
Celebrate Kamala’s birthday with Lake Dems! Join the annual Shades of Blue Awards Reception, a can’t-miss event. Come to this festive birthday party and help recognize some of Lake Dems’ outstanding Democratic leaders. Individual tickets are $60 for Kamala’s 60th birthday ($100 per couple). Sponsorships available.
To RSVP: 

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An Internship That Matters

If you have progressive values and are looking for a school year internship that will make a difference, have we got a deal for you! Illinois Tenth Congressional District Democrats (Tenth Dems) is accepting applications for its  Fall 2024 Internship Program. The internship is a substantive program designed for high school, college, and graduate students seeking an opportunity to become deeply engaged in the political process.

Tenth Dems interns help Lake Dems at Illinois Democratic County Chairs
Association Brunch and Governor’s Day picnic at the State Fair August 2023.

Tenth Dems is a grassroots political organization that helps mobilize voters and activists throughout the 10th Congressional District. This is a good time to complete a political internship as we organize for the critically important 2024 elections.

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. Our interns are very active during the election cycles at the local, state and federal levels. We help turn out the vote for Democrats running for office at all levels of government. Interns may choose to complete general internships or specialize in areas such as media, technology, volunteer management, and political outreach.

Internships are unpaid, educational positions; however, academic credit is often available.

“This is an opportunity to learn about a grassroots political organization and to develop important skills,” said former State Representative Lauren Beth Gash, the Founder of the Tenth Dems. “Many interns have gone on to law school or other graduate programs, as well as paid political positions with local campaigns, and jobs in Springfield, Washington, and with national not-for-profit organizations.” Acceptance into the program is selective and contingent upon an interview.

Residency in the 10th Congressional District is not required but applicants must have an interest in electing Democrats, and devote a minimum of 8 hours per week to the internship during the school year.

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 need be formal. To apply or request more information, email us at info@tenthdems.org.

– Bonnie Berger-Neel, Chair of Tenth Dems

 

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