We know you're interested in the Presidential race, but we need your help with our local elections too!
Democratic Candidates running in or in part of Winnebago County, IL
(if an incumbent is running unopposed, a link to their official elected office site is given)
Winnebago County - County Wide
Winnebago County - County Board Members
State of Illinois – State Senate Races
Steve Stadelman – 34th Senate District (Incumbent running unopposed.)
State of Illinois – State Representative Races
Maurice West II – 67th Representative District (Incumbent running unopposed.)
Dave Vella – 68th Representative District
(if an incumbent is running unopposed, a link to their official elected office site is given)
Winnebago County - County Wide
Winnebago County - County Board Members
State of Illinois – State Senate Races
Steve Stadelman – 34th Senate District (Incumbent running unopposed.)
State of Illinois – State Representative Races
Maurice West II – 67th Representative District (Incumbent running unopposed.)
Dave Vella – 68th Representative District
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United States Senator
Senator Dick Durbin is running for re-election. We ask you to support Senator Durbin. He has worked hard to promote Democratic principles for many years now and we need his strength in the US Senate. Visit Senator Durbin's campaign site for more information. |
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United States Congress - Illinois 17th Congressional District
Incumbent Rep. Cheri Bustos is running for re-election. She is a friend to Rockford and her district. The editor of WinnDems.org, Paul Gorski, asks that you support Cheri Bustos for Congress. Visit Cheri Bustos' campaign site. |
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United States Congress - Illinois 16th Congressional District
Dani Brzozowski is running unopposed in the Democratic Primary for the Illinois 16th Congressional seat. Dani has already been endorsed by a number of organizations, including the AFL-CIO of Illinois. Let's get out and support Dani Brzozowski for Congress. Visit Dani Brzozowski's campaign site for more information. |
Training for Democratic Candidates
Contact us if you are running for local or state office.
Free training is available to local Democratic candidates through the National Democratic Training Committee.
Training is also available through Congresswoman Cheri Bustos' Build the Bench program.
Other training opportunities include:
Emily’s List Training Center is training pro-choice Democratic women to run for office — and win.
VoteRunLead trains women to run for political office and win.
Run For Something works exclusively with progressive millennials who are running for local office for the first or second time.
Free training is available to local Democratic candidates through the National Democratic Training Committee.
Training is also available through Congresswoman Cheri Bustos' Build the Bench program.
Other training opportunities include:
Emily’s List Training Center is training pro-choice Democratic women to run for office — and win.
VoteRunLead trains women to run for political office and win.
Run For Something works exclusively with progressive millennials who are running for local office for the first or second time.
Presidential Election Information
Quoting Democrats.org:
Democrats have a moral imperative to win back the presidency in 2020. That’s why we’ve taken steps to ensure that our primaries and caucuses are inclusive and accessible, our debate schedule is fair, our nominating process will honor the voices of our grassroots voters, and all of our candidates will have access to the most up-to-date voter data available. Here are the public guidelines and resources we’ve put together that are available to every candidate, to keep our word.
Democrats have a moral imperative to win back the presidency in 2020. That’s why we’ve taken steps to ensure that our primaries and caucuses are inclusive and accessible, our debate schedule is fair, our nominating process will honor the voices of our grassroots voters, and all of our candidates will have access to the most up-to-date voter data available. Here are the public guidelines and resources we’ve put together that are available to every candidate, to keep our word.
Local Election Offices
There are two election authorities in Winnebago County; one for the residents of Rockford and one for county residents outside Rockford.
City of Rockford Voters:
http://www.voterockford.com/
County Voters:
http://elections.winnebagocountyclerk.com/voter-information
Make Sure You Are Registered To Vote In Winnebago County!
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More Voter Information
• City of Rockford
• Winnebago County (residents outside Rockford)
• Am I Registered to Vote?
• Where is my Polling Place?
• Register To Vote Online
• Check My Voter Registration Status
• Not Registered? Register To Vote Online
More Voter Information
• City of Rockford
• Winnebago County (residents outside Rockford)
• Am I Registered to Vote?
• Where is my Polling Place?
• Register To Vote Online
Media Contacts – Election Coverage
Please contact Charles Laskonis, Chairman of the Winnebago County Democratic Party at claskonis@winndems.org with media questions concerning Democratic candidates and election activities.
Please contact Charles Laskonis, Chairman of the Winnebago County Democratic Party at claskonis@winndems.org with media questions concerning Democratic candidates and election activities.
Election Dates, Generally
Even Numbered Years, General Primary
Nominate: Federal, State, Legislative, Judicial, County and Sanitary Officials
Elect: Political Party Officers
Even Numbered Years, General Election
1st Tuesday after 1st Monday in November
Elect: Federal, State, Legislative, Judicial and County Officials
Retention of Judicial Officials
Odd Number Years, Consolidated Primary
Last Tuesday in February
Nominate: Municipal and Township Officials
Odd Number Years, Consolidated Election
1st Tuesday in April
Elect: Municipal, Township, Park District, Library District, School District, Community College District, Fire Protection District and Special Service District Officials
Even Numbered Years, General Primary
Nominate: Federal, State, Legislative, Judicial, County and Sanitary Officials
Elect: Political Party Officers
Even Numbered Years, General Election
1st Tuesday after 1st Monday in November
Elect: Federal, State, Legislative, Judicial and County Officials
Retention of Judicial Officials
Odd Number Years, Consolidated Primary
Last Tuesday in February
Nominate: Municipal and Township Officials
Odd Number Years, Consolidated Election
1st Tuesday in April
Elect: Municipal, Township, Park District, Library District, School District, Community College District, Fire Protection District and Special Service District Officials