UNITE! TAKE ACTION! VOTE DEMOCRATIC!
Evanston Township Committeeperson
DPOE is your political organization on the front lines, working locally and nationwide. With our partners, we organize community members, knock doors, and make calls to get out the vote in key races to elect Democrats, take back the House, and save our democracy.
Paid for by the Democratic Party of Evanston.
Volunteer
Volunteer with the Democratic Party of Evanston (DPOE) this midterm election season!
Get involved with DPOE Mobilize, a great resource for volunteers of all levels.
You’re invited to the DPOE Fall Fundraiser
“Honoring a Legacy of Leadership”
Featuring Amanda Litman of Run for Something. Celebrating Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, and honoring four incredible leaders: Governor JB Pritzker, Senator Dick Durbin, Kimberly Holmes-Ross and Lois Farley Shuford.
- Host Committee
- (still in formation)
Hon. Daniel Biss, Michael Cassidy, Fay Clayton, Hon. Cam Davis, Hon. Robyn Gabel, Hon. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Hon. Steve Hagerty, Hon. Patrick Hanley, Rachel Ruttenberg, Hon. Jeff Schoenberg, Hon. Debra Shore, Hon. Larry Suffredin, Hon. Bonnie Wilson - Event Committee
- Ginny Darakjian, Kathy Hayes, Michelle and Dan Jordan, and Betsy Soete
Paid for by the Democratic Party of Evanston. 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).
October 2026 Events
Remember: Many hands make light work—and every election matters to our communities.
Join us for one of five remaining Saturday canvasses in Kenosha, Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. Help get out the vote in a district where Democrats could flip a congressional seat and win key state races this November. DPOE volunteers will coordinate rides, train you on the Minivan app, and answer questions. Meet at the DPOE office.
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Saturday, October 3
Saturday canvass in Kenosha, WI-01
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Saturday, October 10
Saturday canvass in Kenosha, WI-01
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Saturday, October 17
Saturday canvass in Kenosha, WI-01
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Saturday, October 24
Saturday canvass in Kenosha, WI-01
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Saturday, October 31
Saturday canvass in Kenosha, WI-01
No events are posted right now. New events go up on our Mobilize page, or email us.
No Kings: The Next Day of Action
- Date and Time
- Saturday, October 17
11 AM – 12:30 PM CDT - Location
- Evanston / Skokie Community Consolidated School Dist. #65
1500 McDaniel Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
2026 Voter Education Guide: Illinois Gubernatorial Election
Key Dates for Evanston Voters
The 2026 Illinois gubernatorial election is part of the midterm elections. This guide helps voters understand what to check before Election Day, where to find reliable information, and how to make a voting plan. Staying informed is an important part of participating in democracy.
- October 6, 2026Voter registration closes for deputy registrars and local election officials.
- October 18, 2026Last day to register to vote online.
- October 19, 2026First day of early voting.
- October 29, 2026Last day to request a mail ballot.
- November 2, 2026Last day of early voting.
- November 3, 2026Election Day and the last day to postmark mail ballots.
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Mission Statement - Evanston Dems (DPOE)
Our purpose is to be accountable to Democrats residing within the attendance areas of School Districts 65 and 202; amplify the voices of those Democrats; elect progressive Democrats to local, state, and federal offices; coordinate activities with the Cook County Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of Illinois; and promote progressive ideals and elected officials.
Contact Us!
Email or phone is preferred for now. We are working on establishing office hours.
- Call us
- (847) 242-1307*
- Email us
- info@evanstondems.com
- Address
- 1806 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201
*Please note that you will be asked to leave a message, and our team will call you back.