Resources
Documents, maps, external links, and other information.
As a candidate, you need two documents -- the candidate's guide the election calendar. You can find all of this and more, at the ISBE Running for Office.
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.
- 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.
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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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- 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/
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.