As important as it is to stay informed about what’s going on, I recognize the news can be fairly negative. There’s always something that needs our attention and advocacy. So, as a change of pace, here’s a post about some… Read More ›
Illinois
2019 Elections: Chicago 2/26
With 2.7 million people and 53 seats up for election in a week, Chicago gets its own elections guide. Chicago elections are never dull, and this cycle we have an alderman accused of committing exhortion, controversy about the TIF funds,… Read More ›
Early voting for the midterms has arrived!
How badly have you wanted to get back into the voting booth? Every day since November 2016 perhaps? Well, the time has finally arrived! Each state has its own rules regarding when early voting starts, and the lucky citizens of… Read More ›
How Many Governorships Can Democrats Pick Up?
With the Illinois primary results in, it looks like the Democrats have a legitimate shot at picking up that governorship. How many more are within our reach? Note: Currently, the Democrats only have 16 governors mansions. In the 2018 midterms,… Read More ›
Illinois 3/20 Primaries At a Glance
Illinois has its statewide primary election on Tuesday, March 20. Here are a few facts about the state and three key races, with the names of the Democratic candidates and links to their campaign websites. The winner of the primary… Read More ›
Special (& Primary!) Elections in March 2018
There are 2 state primaries and 6 special elections scheduled in March 2018. For the special elections, click on the district number (courtesy of Ballotpedia) to get the information you need such as: a map outlining the district, why the… Read More ›
When is Your State’s 2018 Primary?
(Revised to reflect new primary dates for NY) In November 2018, Americans will go to the polls to vote for thousands of elected positions. Which positions? Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, 33 U.S. Senators, 36 Governors, thousands… Read More ›