We know you're interested in the Presidential race, but we need your help with our local elections too!
Candidate filing has not yet begun.
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.
Winnebago County - County Wide
Winnebago County - County Board Members
State of Illinois – State Senate Races
State of Illinois – State Representative Races
Maurice West II – 67th Representative District
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.
Winnebago County - County Wide
Winnebago County - County Board Members
State of Illinois – State Senate Races
State of Illinois – State Representative Races
Maurice West II – 67th Representative District
United States Senator
Senator Dick Durbin is running for re-election. He is not expected to have a primary opponent. 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.
Senator Dick Durbin is running for re-election. He is not expected to have a primary opponent. 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.
United States Congress - 17th Congressional District
Incumbent Rep. Cheri Bustos is running for re-election. We do not expect a Democratic primary challenger, so we ask that you support Rep. Bustos as she has served this region, state and nation well. She is a friend to Rockford and we need to keep her in office.
Visit Cheri Bustos' campaign site.
Incumbent Rep. Cheri Bustos is running for re-election. We do not expect a Democratic primary challenger, so we ask that you support Rep. Bustos as she has served this region, state and nation well. She is a friend to Rockford and we need to keep her in office.
Visit Cheri Bustos' campaign site.
United States Congress - 16th Congressional District
We expect a variety of Democratic candidates to file for this race. We will keep you posted.
We expect a variety of Democratic candidates to file for this race. We will keep you posted.
Presidential Primary 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!
• 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
• 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