Wednesday, October 2, 2024
In this Issue: Lake Dems is REV-ing Up to Reach Every Voter—and We Need Your Help! ● Lake Dems Annual Shades of Blue Awards Reception (It’s Kamala’s Birthday!) ● Candidate Corner: Getting to Know Erin Cartwright, Candidate for Lake County Circuit Court Clerk ● It’s Time to Make Your Plan for Voting ● Show Your Neighbors You Support Harris-Walz and Other Lake County Democratic Candidates ● Lake Dems Out and About ● ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) ● Upcoming Events
Contribute or Join/Renew Your Lake Dems Membership
Lake Dems is REV-ing Up to Reach Every Voter—and We Need Your Help!
Lake Dems volunteers are busy knocking doors, talking to voters about how important it is to vote for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. Studies show that talking to voters at their doors can increase turnout by up to 8%. That is the winning margin in close races.
You can make a difference by joining our Reach Every Voter (REV) initiative. Please email us at info@lakedems.org to let us know if you are willing to help.
Lake Dems Annual Shades of Blue Awards Reception
(It’s Kamala’s Birthday!)
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| When: | Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:30pm | |
| Where: | Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Rd., Riverwoods | |
| What: | Celebrate Kamala’s birthday with us! Join us at our annual Shades of Blue Awards Reception, a can’t-miss event. Come to this festive birthday party and help us recognize our outstanding Democratic leaders. Individual tickets are $60 for Kamala’s 60th birthday ($100 per couple). Sponsorships available. | |
| To RSVP: | lakedems.org/ShadesOfBlue | |
| Are you planning to come? We’d love your help with planning and/or staffing the event. Please send email to info@lakedems.org let us know. | ||
Candidate Corner: Getting to Know Erin Cartwright, Candidate for Lake County Circuit Court Clerk
As your Lake County Circuit Court Clerk, I am honored to serve both residents and our legal community. After earning my law degree in 1999, I dedicated my legal career to Lake County.
Since being elected I have implemented changes that are making a real difference. In the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, we’ve transitioned to a fully digital document system, and our case management system is now online.
These developments save significant taxpayer resources and reduce waste, improving our environment. Our case management system saved $7 million at implementation and will save $1 million annually.
One of my highest priorities has been to better serve our community. Under my leadership, staff morale is at its highest and our office is far more responsive to the residents we serve. The Clerk’s Office also has one of the lowest staff turnover rates of any county-level department in Lake County. I also secured the first union contract for the Clerk’s Office. It was not only the right thing to do, it has had an overwhelmingly positive impact on my staff.
I will always stand up for our shared Democratic values and do what is right for you and every person in our Lake County community. I am honored by your support and would appreciate if you would display a yard sign, available on my website at citizensforerin.org.
It’s Time to Make Your Plan for Voting
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Lake County Early Voting Has Begun Starting September 26, all registered Lake County voters are eligible to vote early at the Lake County Main Courthouse lobby in Waukegan. More early voting sites will be open across the county beginning on October 21. Unlike on Election Day, Lake County voters can vote at any site countywide regardless of where they live. Click here to find a complete list of early voting locations. |
The Lake County Clerk Began Sending Vote-by-Mail Ballots Last Thursday
It’s not too late to apply for a Vote-by-Mail ballot! The Lake County Clerk’s office must receive your completed ballot application by 5:00pm on the Thursday before Election Day, October 31; but don’t take a chance and wait that long.
Note that you do not have to use the US Postal Service to vote by mail. There will be drop boxes in every Early Voting location starting October 21, and six 24-hour permanent drop boxes available from September 26 until 7:00pm on Election Day, November 5.
Click here for a complete list of drop box locations.
Show Your Neighbors You Support Harris-Walz and Other Lake County Democratic Candidates
(Delivering to the Lake County and 10th Congressional District area only)
And we have signs for our Lake County Democratic candidates! Watch your email for more information.
We need help with yard sign distribution. If you’re willing, go to lakedems.org/volunteer and select Merchandise.
Lake Dems Out and About
We love to include event photos in our newsletter! To be considered for inclusion, please send yours to info@lakedems.org with a brief description of the event. Have an event coming up? To submit future events for consideration for our website and emails: lakedems.org/submit-an-event.
Rep. Nabeela Syed Fall Fundraiser to Support Her Re-election
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Pictured in the photo above left are (from left to right) State Senator Ram Villivalam, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, State Representative Nabeela Syed, and Speaker of the Illinois House Emanuel “Chris” Welch.
Fremont Dems Day of Action for Eric Rinehart
Lake Dems Phone Bank for Kamala and The Coach in Waukegan
Young Democrats of Lake County Write Postcards During Day of Action
Day of Action with State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, Cong. Brad Schneider, and State’s Atty. Eric Rinehart
Afternoon Fundraiser in Support of Sandy Hart
Gun Violence Prevention Leaders Honor Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart
Lake Dems Celebrate at Hilary Winiarz’s Birthday Party
ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
Democrats, with ‘Coach Walz’ as VP Pick, Embrace Political Power of Football
Lake County Digital Equity Coalition Hosts First In-Person Public Meeting
Upcoming Events
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2
Write Postcards with Lake Dems to Elect Democrats. 2:00pm, Highland Park.
Sierra Club Phonebank for Nabeela Syed. 5:30pm, Palatine.
THURSDAY, OCT. 3
Lake County Dems and Waukegan Dems Write Postcards to Swing States. 6:00pm, Waukegan. More.
Blue Wave Postcard Event in Grayslake. 6:00pm, Grayslake.
FRIDAY, OCT. 4
Lake County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) Annual Legislative Breakfast. 7:30am, (doors open at 7:00am), Wadsworth.
SATURDAY, OCT. 5
Ela Township Democrats Day of Action. 10:00am, Lake Zurich.
Postcard Writing with Lake Dems in Our Grayslake Office. 10:00am, Grayslake.
UFCW Local 881 Canvass Day for Nabeela Syed. 10:00am, Palatine.
Lake Dems and Moraine Township Democrats Reach Every Voter (REV) Day of Action. 11:00am, Highland Park.
NAACP Gospel Concert. 7:00pm, (Doors Open at 6:00pm), North Chicago.
SUNDAY, OCT. 6
Canvass Supporting Nabeela Syed for State Representative. 10:30am, Palatine.
TUESDAY, OCT. 8
Fundraiser in Support of Sen. Adriane Johnson and Rep. Daniel Didech. 6:30pm, Buffalo Grove.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9
Write Postcards with Lake Dems to Elect Democrats. 2:00pm, Highland Park.
Phone Bank for Nabeela Syed. 6:00pm, online.
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.
