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Democracy is not a spectator sport!

There's more to politics than just voting for president every four years. Our democratic system of government depends on citizen participation at every level, but especially at the local level. While the glamor of national politics often overshadows the seemingly mundane world of local government, it's right here in your own neighborhood that you can make the biggest difference.

The Democratic Party of McHenry County is a small group of dedicated volunteers focused on our primary mission of electing Democratic candidates to local offices, from the municipal level up to the state legislature.  We support this mission by recruiting and training candidates, by raising money to promote our candidates and our message, and by supporting a progressive social, environmental, and economic agenda here in McHenry County. Recent elections have proven that our message is resonating strongly even here in this traditionally Republican county. But there is much more to do, and it will take the efforts of all of us, working together, to make our community reach its potential.

We invite you to become involved with the local Democratic Party by registering for membership here, and by attending our monthly meetings. Your voice will be heard and your opinions valued.

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Join McHenry County Democrats for Independence Day Parades PDF Print E-mail

Celebrate Independence Day this weekend like the Continental Army—by marching! Join McHenry County Democrats, Congresswoman Melissa Bean and Representative Jack Franks at these patriotic parades. Show your neighbors your true colors. Bring your children, friends, and pets. Have fun with us!

Join Representative Jack Franks at the Spring Grove Parade on Saturday, July 4th. Line-up at 11:15 a.m. at Intermatic, 7777 Win Road in Spring Grove.

Congresswoman Melissa Bean asks you to join her in the Wonder Lake Parade, Saturday July 4th. Line-up at 12:45 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 5006 East Wonder Lake Road.

On July 5th the McHenry County Democratic Party will be out in force, decked out in our bright blue shirts and with a great new float at the Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade. This is one of the biggest events of the summer. We may be joined by at least one major state-wide officeholder. Line-up is at 11 a.m. in the Suntronics parking lot at Woodstock Street and Dole Avenue. McHenry County Democrats are unit 93.

And don’t forget to join us for other parades and special events throughout the summer and early fall. For a complete list, check our  Calendar of Events.

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Pat Quinn becomes Illinois Governor PDF Print E-mail

Illinois Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn has been sworn in to replace Rod Blagojevich after the state Senate voted to remove the Democratic governor from office.

Quinn told the Chicago Sun-Times before the vote that if the Senate convicted the Democratic governor and he was removed from office, "I will be ready."

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