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- Any committee that makes an expenditure for any kind of communication directed at voters and mentioning the name of a candidate in the next upcoming election must ensure that the communication clearly identifies the committee as having paid for it. This disclosure is not required if the item is too small to contain it (like a button).
Using the phrase "Paid for by Committee Name" on all your material - such as signs, walk pieces, websites, flyers, etc. - will satisfy this requirement.
- All political committees must include specific language on all literature and advertisements that solicit funds. If you are asking for donations on a fundraiser flyer, on a fundraising email or letter, or have a donate button in an email or on your website, the following must be included: “A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board’s official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois.”
The above applies even if you have not reached the $5,000 raised or spent level that requires you to report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
One copy of this credential must be filled out for EACH precinct you will be visiting. If you leave the precinct and return later, you may be asked to present a NEW copy of the credential, so make sure you have enough copies for your needs during the day. Do not sign your credential until you are in front of an election judge.
For a detailed listing of such corporations, visit boycottcitizens.org, an organization devoted to publicizing corporate complicity in the actions of ICE and related agencies and to organizing direct action against the worst offenders. The page boycottcitizens.org/ice has a lengthy list of corporations facilitating our government’s war on our communities.
This article, published at Truthout, “Here’s How We Pressured an Airline to End Its Contract With ICE” describes the campaign focusing on Avelos Airline, a provider of deportation flights, which recently announced it would cut ties with ICE.
For information on efforts to designate specific days to avoid spending, visit nationalshutdown.org.
Being a Precinct Committeeperson (PC) is the most important role in the Democratic Party of McHenry County. We are the "boots on the ground", charged with getting out the Democratic vote and electing Democrats up and down the ballot. It's a highly customizable role, we do it together, we have fun, and you won't meet a nicer group of people.
It's actually an elective office. PC's are elected for a two-year term in the March primary election in even-numbered years, and may also be appointed by the party chair if no one is elected.
Here's the complete description of the role. If you'd like to learn more please reach out to our party's vice chair at [email protected] or 815-596-0892.
MiniVan is the smartphone app that we Democrats use for door-knocking ("canvassing".)
Your logon on MiniVan is your email address, and it's called your Action ID. For Democratic Precinct Committeepersons, this is also your logon on Votebuilder.
If you don't already have your Action ID, you can sign up on the MiniVan app, but it's even easier to do on the web, and here's the link:
As a candidate, you need two documents -- the candidate's guide the election calendar.
And the Statement of Economic Interests forms on our county clerk website:
Interested in running for office? Contact us at [email protected]. We can help.
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ILDCCA Virtual Training Series on YouTube
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www.traindemocrats.org
Free campaign training for every Democratic candidate.
Everywhere.
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NPG Van Candidate Training https://www.youtube.com/@NGPVANLefty/featured |
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Township Officials of Illinois - Township Government History and Overview
Overview of Responsibilities of Township Officials
Township Officials of Illinois Laws & Duties Handbook
Here's the list of the 17 townships, together with their addresses and their websites.
Visit the Township Officials of Illinois website for more ...
McHenry County Precinct Viewer Map -
This interactive map allows you to enter an address, and quickly find your precinct and districts -- your county board district, state senate and state rep districts, and congressional district.
- Union Printers
- Graphics tool: https://www.canva.com/
- Free photos: https://www.pexels.com/search/google/
Digital, Messaging Consultants
- Digital4Dems, [email protected], 847-644-3087 facebook.com/digital4dems
- https://client.outreachcircle.com/
- https://www.speakeasypolitical.com/
