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Suzanne's Belated Birthday Celebration Fundraiser

Join the party !  You're invited to Suzanne Ness's Belated Birthday Celebration Fundraiser.  On June 1st, we'll be dancing the night away at The Haight as Rep.Ness and her Dad reunite as the "Jack & Sue Duo". Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar on the rooftop at The Haight from 6PM-9PM.  It's all happening at 166 Symphony Way in Elgin.

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District 9 Conversations

Join us for
District 9 Conversations

The primary is over and it's time to get to work.  Please join our open discussion with local Democrats including candidates. Let’s talk about ways to get out our Democratic votes. Expect a stimulating conversation!

Food and drinks (very, very good, especially their pizza!) will be available for purchase at the bar. Please patronize Pub 47's offerings as they are generously allowing us the use of their back room without charge.  

District Two Campaign Coffeeklatsch

Please join us for coffee with our Democratic candidates in District Two – John Collins and Kelli Wegener - and County Board member Gloria Van Hof.  It’s on Saturday, May 11th, from 11 am to noon, at a private residence in Crystal Lake.  Please RSVP and we'll send you the address.

Kelli Wegener has been a member of the McHenry County Board since 2018, and is running county-wide for McHenry County Board Chair.  She's a public servant, mother, wife, and financial professional dedicated to practical, moderate progress for McHenry County.  With her record of bipartisanship, collaboration and transparency, she is prepared to serve all McHenry County residents as Chairperson.  Visit Kelli’s campaign website, contribute to her campaign, and follow her on Facebook.

John Collins previously served on the McHenry County Board and is running here in District 2.  When he's elected, we'll be the first district to be represented solely by Democrats!  In his previous tenure on the board, he promoted the expansion of Ride McHenry County, voted to reduce the board's size, supported the creation of Advanced McHenry County and worked on the Randall Road expansion project.  A small business owner, he describes himself as "fiscally responsible, community-focused."  Visit John’s campaign website, contribute to his campaign, and follow him on Facebook.

Rester's Barbecue and Fundraiser

Rester Dogboe is our Democratic candidate for county board from District 3, and promises "an unwavering commitment to integrity, prudent and accountable public resource management, and a commitment to diversifying and expanding revenue sources by supporting local businesses and promoting new technology."  He writes, "Originally from Ghana, I came to the US ten years ago with my wife and young son.  We became naturalized US citizens as soon as we could, and are grateful that we could create better lives for our family in McHenry County."

Please join our campaign at Rester's Barbecue and Fundraiser, on Saturday June 1st, from noon to 2pm, at a private Crystal Lake residence.

Click here to RSVP.

Download the PDF.

Visit Rester on the web and on Facebook. Contact Rester at [email protected] or (815) 206-8653.

Meet and Greet the Candidates at Tangie’s

Soul food can be hard to find in McHenry County, so you won't want to miss our Candidates Meet and Greet at Tangie's Kitchen at noon on Sunday, May 5th.

Come on out and chat with Theresa Meshes, running for re-election to the county board in District 1; Kelli Wegener, current board member in District 5 and now running county-wide for Chair of the board; Mary Mahady, McHenry Township Assessor and running for State Representative in District 63; Rester Dogboe, our candidate for county board in District 3; and Brian Meyers, our candidate for county board in District 4.

Tangie's is the creation of our very own Tangie Taylor, "specializes in comfort food, BBQ, soul food, fried chicken, and burgers," and delivers.  It's got a full menu, and for this event we're planning some scrumptious samplers -- wings, mac n cheese, greens, cornbread, and more.

Tangie's is at 3106 Three Oaks Road in Cary, on the north side just east of Route 14.  See you there!

District 8 - Harvard Roundtable

District 8 Roundtable Discussion
Chemung, Hartland, Dunham & Alden Townships &
City of Harvard

Wow, what a primary it was.  Come on out to debrief about the Harvard Fire and County mental health referendums. Join voters who share your values for some pizza and discussion about issues important to you.

Bring a friend!

When - May 6th, 2024 - 6:30-8:00 pm
Where - Bravos Pizza, 337 S Division, Hwy 14, Harvard

Please RSVP to attend.

Pat Lawlor, District 8 Chair

Districts 8 & 9 - Marengo Roundtable

Districts 8 and 9
Roundtable Discussion with Marengo, Union and Rural Woodstock

Wow, what a primary it was !  Come on out, debrief about the 3 referendums that were on your ballot, and meet your Democratic candidates. Share a snack with voters who share your values. 

We are collecting wrapped candy for distribution at our summer parades - help the cause and bring a bag!

Please bring a friend. Know any Union members?  Bring them - unions are important supporters!

When:  May 7th, 2024 - 6:30-8:00 pm
Where:  Marengo-Union Library, 19714 East Grant Highway (Route 20), Marengo

Looking forward to seeing you,

Pat Lawlor, D8 Chair & Cathy Johnson, D9 Chair

Districts 8 Richmond Roundtable

District 8 Roundtable Discussion
Richmond and Hebron

Wow, what a primary it was. Come to Red Dogs to debrief and share a snack with voters who share your values.

We are collecting wrapped candy for distributing at our summer parades - help the cause and bring a bag!

When - Wednesday, May 8th, 6:30-8:00 pm
Where - Red Dogs Sandwiches, 11011 Hwy 12, Richmond

Please RSVP to attend.

Pat Lawlor, District 8 Chair

Districts 8 and 9 Hot Dog Picnic

Please join us for our annual hot dog picnic. Hot dogs, chips, drinks, and ice cream - all provided as well as the fixin's for Chicago dogs. Meet local candidates and mingle with fellow Dems from Districts 8 & 9. Come for the food, the fellowship, the inspiration and the scenic beauty as we watch the sun go down over the Kishwaukee Valley. It was a beautiful and inspiring event in 2023, and for sure this year will be equally great.

It’s all happening on the evening of Wednesday, June 5, 2024 — from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

The location is Shelter #2 at the Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, 2411 IL-23, Marengo, IL 60152.  It's on the east side of Route 23, between River Road on the south and Collins Road on the north.

There's construction on Rt 23 going north.  So if driving from Huntley or south, there's an alternate route:  take Route 176 to Deerpass Rd, the first major road east of Route 23.   Go north on Deerpass to River Road, west on River Road back to Route 23, and then north on Route 23 for the final bit to Marengo Ridge.  (Map consultation is suggested since the detour signs take you back to Rt 14 / Harvard.)

Help us have enough dogs for everyone - RSVP!

Democratic Precinct Committeeperson Role Description

What is a Democratic Precinct Committeeperson (PC) and how does one become one?

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