Wednesday, March 6, 2024
In this Issue: It’s Not Too Late to Vote by Mail ● March is Women’s History Month ● Ramadan Kareem ● Lake Dems Hosts Cookies and Conversation ● SOTU Reminder ● Members of Congress Representing Lake County Host Important Events ● Lake Dems Attend Events ● Volunteer Spotlight ● ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) ● Upcoming Events
It’s Not Too Late to Vote by Mail
Voting by mail is convenient and time-saving. It guarantees that you’ll have your voice heard, no matter the weather, the lines, or unforeseen circumstances that prevent you from getting to the polls. It’s not too late to apply for a Vote by Mail ballot! The deadline is March 14.
Voting in primaries lets Democratic officials know we’ll have their backs on things Democrats care about, like preserving democracy and reproductive rights.
Countywide early voting began March 4.
Find your early voting site here.
The 2024 Primary Election is March 19.
Find your polling place here.
March is Women’s History Month
President Biden’s Proclamation on Women’s History Month, 2024
In honor of Women’s History Month, Lake Dems celebrates women — past, present, and future — who have and will continue to lead with strength and courage to protect our Democratic values.
Abigail Adams (1744–1818): As wife to President John Adams, and her husband’s confidante and adviser, she opposed slavery and pushed for women’s rights and education. Her famous line “remember the ladies” was followed by urging her husband not to “put such unlimited power into the hands of the husbands.”
Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm (1924–2005): The first Black woman to run for a major party nomination for president of the United States once said, “At present, our country needs women’s idealism and determination, perhaps more in politics than anywhere else.” Chisholm’s quote from 1972 is just as relevant today.
Maria Peterson, Candidate for State Rep. District 52: In 2022, Maria was asked to run for the 26th District state senate seat. She engaged with residents by going door-to-door and listening to their concerns, personally knocking on over 5,000 doors before the 2022 primary. She was committed to replacing the then-current, out-of-touch, NRA-sponsored Republican Party minority leader in Springfield. She came within 385 votes of winning (49.9%). That state senator was removed from his party leadership before the final votes were even counted. She remains committed to fighting for legislation that promotes reproductive health care and gun violence prevention as she campaigns for election to the Illinois State House 52nd District.
Visit WomensHistoryMonth.gov to see more about the vital contributions of women in our nation’s history.
Ramadan KareemRamadan is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims. It’s a reflective time of worship, prayer, helping others, and spending time with loved ones. We wish the blessings of this holy month to our friends who observe Ramadan. |
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Lake Dems Hosts Cookies and Conversation
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| On Sunday, a group of voters from all over Lake County gathered for Cookies and Conversation, a casual forum to discuss the 2024 election and what we can do to make sure it’s not America’s last election. Many ideas were shared about how we can convince our Democratic friends and neighbors to vote in this vital election. Even in this Primary Election on March 19, attendees agreed that every Democrat should show how strong the Democratic vote is in Lake County by voting yourself and getting your friends to do so, too.
Opportunity: If you are willing to help us plan or host a conversation in your area, please email us at info@lakedems.org with the subject line “Cookies and Conversation.” We’ll work with you to make it happen. |
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Members of Congress Representing Lake County Host Important Events
Brad Schneider’s Women for Brad Luncheon, May 19, 2024
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Save the date and join Congressman Brad Schneider at his 2024 Women for Brad Luncheon in Northbrook. Special guest to be announced.
Doors open at 11:00am. RSVP here. For additional information, contact Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com. |
Jan Schakowsky’s 2024 Annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch Friday, May 10, 2024You’re invited to join Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky for her 2024 Annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch. Register here to join Lake Dems at our tables for this inspiring event! Enter Lake Dems or Lauren Beth Gash in the Specific Table Request field (which pops up after payment) when you register. |
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Lake Dems Attend Events
Stevenson High School Political Action Club Campaign Fair
Lake County Democrats were well-represented speaking with students at the campaign fair for candidates and political parties.
An Evening Celebrating Reptroductive Rights and Maria Peterson with Personal PAC President
Personal PAC’s Sarah Garza Resnick headlined a fundraiser for Maria Peterson, our Democratic candidate for House District 52.
Volunteer Spotlight
Lake Dems is grateful for our many active volunteers. Click here if you’re interested in helping.
We congratulate Joe Bongiovanni and his wife Brenda, who welcomed baby Emily in December. Joe has been a website and tech wizard for Lake County Dems for many years. In 2023, with our encouragement, Joe was elected to the Fox Lake School District 114. He is a long-time precinct committeeperson in Grant Township and has served as Grant Township Democratic Chair. He is a founding board member of the non-profit New Directions Addiction Recovery Services. As the founder and CEO of Frontier Marketing in Fox Lake, Joe and his team provide digital marketing solutions for small businesses and nonprofits. We are so grateful for all of his important work helping to develop our Lake County Democrats infrastructure.
ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
Lake County Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Upcoming Events
FRIDAY, MAR. 8
University Center Art & Wine Scholarship Fundraiser. 5:00pm, Grayslake. More.
SATURDAY, MAR. 9
Game Party Supporting Rep. Laura Faver Dias. 2:00pm, Libertyville. More.
SUNDAY, MAR. 10
Moraine Township Democrats Annual Spring Forward Membership Reception. 2:30pm, Highland Park. More.
MONDAY, MAR. 11
Antioch & Grant Township Democrats March Meeting. 6:30pm, Fox Lake. More.
For the complete list of Upcoming Events, go to lakedems.org/events.
Click here to submit your event for consideration.
How Do I Join Lake County Democrats?
Lake County Democrats is made up of people like you, people who are passionate about building better communities and a better world. We’re a grassroots political organization, working with Democrats in all parts of Lake County – from Antioch to Highland Park, Libertyville to Waukegan, Barrington to Zion. Become a member online now, (individual: $35/couples $60 – though more is always appreciated), or send a check payable to Lake County Democrats to P.O. Box 671, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Questions? Contact info@lakedems.org..
