LET US KNOW WHAT WE CAN DO BETTER. PCs and Volunteers are the heart of the Downers Grove Township Democratic Organization and instrumental in getting Democratic candidates elected.  The 2024 election cycle has started.  We need your feedback to let us know how we can support you in your role as a PC.  So we...Read More

PC CORNER – JUNE 2023 By Chris Hotchkin The backbone of the Downers Grove Township Democratic Organization is our precinct committeepersons. We depend on our PCs to be active and involved to the best extent our time allows. During campaign season there are specific tasks we need to do–knock on doors, distribute literature, etc. But...Read More

PC CORNER – MAY 2023 By Chris Hotchkin Summer is approaching with its many activities for Downers Grove Township Democrats. We count on our precinct committeepersons to participate as you can. For example, we hope you will plan to dine at Country House on 55th Street in Clarendon Hills during the week of June 12-...Read More

PC CORNER – MARCH 2023 By Chris Hotchkin Now is the time when your role as a precinct committeeperson can have such a big impact. The Consolidated Election coming up on April 4 is historically low-turnout. A Precinct Committeeperson can have a positive impact on voter turnout. Here is how: If you haven’t already, compose...Read More

PC CORNER – FEBRUARY 2023 By Chris Hotchkin If you attended the Downers Grove Township Democratic Organization meeting on February 8, you viewed a video reviewing the several right-wing groups in Illinois that are constantly attacking school boards and library boards using red herring non-issues such as the teaching of critical race theory or concern...Read More

PC CORNER – JANUARY 2023 By Chris Hotchkin Just as we are recycling or storing signs and literature from the 2022 election, we realize that the upcoming April 4 consolidated election will be really important for our way of life and our children’s education. This is the election in which we will choose school board...Read More

PC CORNER August 2022 Now is the time to put our gears in FORWARD to engage in the important work of electing Democrats across the ballot in November. Our work as Precinct Committeepersons is KEY to our victories. VOTE BY MAIL applications may be applied for now. EARLY VOTING starts October 24. We should inform...Read More

By Chirs Hotchkin The Primary Election will be held June 28. However, early voting and mail in voting has already started. As Precinct Committeepersons, our number one job is to get as many Democratic voters to the polls as we can. Here are things we should be doing to get out the Democratic vote: Get...Read More

PC CORNER – JUNE 2020 By Chris Hotchkin We have been very inspired by the large crowds protesting for Black Lives Matters, including in our township in Hinsdale and Downers Grove. It is wonderful to see so many young people engaged and active. But—it is so important that we not only march, put up signs,...Read More

PC CORNER—IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSONS By Chris Hotchkin Elected Precinct Committeepersons should have received a packet from the County Clerk that includes a current voter list that designates who voted in the 2020 Democratic Primary. You can use this list to thank your 2020 Democratic voters, either with a hand-written post card or phone...Read More