St. Joseph Illinois Democrats

06/09/2026

Watch parties across the country are set for Sunday, with your First Amendment rights — not White House fights — at the forefront. Although we weren’t able to pull together a local event, you have plenty of ways to take part in the 90-minute Rise Up, Sing Out! concert starting at 6:30 p.m. central time.

❤ Dash over to Danville. https://bit.ly/DanvilleWatchParty
❤ Be in Bloomington. https://bit.ly/WatchPartyBloomington
❤ Watch where you are. https://bit.ly/WatchPartyWherever

Tell your friends!

🇺🇸 Coming up: How to host a watch party. Plus, America’s 250th anniversary snack ideas!

03/17/2026

Election Day! Democracy in its finest form.

📢Today is the LAST DAY to vote in the 2026 Primary Election!

See the list of open polling locations for the election on our site LINK➡ https://champaigncountyclerkil.gov/elections/many-ways-vote/election-day-voting-information

03/12/2026

Big flip in New Hampshire.

Democrat Bobbi Boudman just flipped a Republican held state House seat, defeating Republican Dale Fincher 52%–48% in a district Republicans won by 13 points in 2024.

About 4,000 voters turned out and the race was decided by roughly 165 votes.

That’s how elections change!

People show up and VOTE.

Since Donald Trump returned to office, Democrats have flipped dozens of legislative seats in special elections.

Momentum is real.
Vote.

Election Day is Tuesday March 17th!

03/09/2026

This is why it’s important to vote early or vote by mail. There is a St Joe location on this list.

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — More than a dozen polling locations will be closed on Election Day in Champaign County due to an election judge shortage. In a news release sent out Monday aft…

03/05/2026

Big news out of Texas: James Talarico has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.

But the result isn’t the only thing that matters,the turnout tells an even bigger story.

In the Texas primaries this week:

🗳️ About 2.3 million Democrats voted
🗳️ Around 2.0 million Republicans voted

That means Democratic turnout actually SURPASSED Republican turnout in Texas, something that almost never happens in modern Texas politics.

Why does this matter?

Because primaries are often decided by a relatively small number of voters. When people show up, they shape the direction of their party and the future of their state. When they don’t, a much smaller group decides for everyone else.

This election is a reminder of something simple but powerful:

✔️ Primaries matter
✔️ Local elections matter
✔️ Your vote matters

If you want change, show up and VOTE!
Every election, every time!

02/24/2026

Fact checkers preparing for the State of the Union tonight.

02/18/2026

Leadership. More of this is needed.

Champaign County officials, along with leaders from organizations that serve the local immigrant population, presented the executive order at a press conference Tuesday morning.

02/12/2026

📣 Illinois 2026 U.S. Senate Primary – Who’s Running? 🗳️

With Senator Dick Durbin retiring after decades of service, there’s a big primary field on March 17, 2026! Here’s a list of the candidates running to be your next U.S. Senator, along with a link to each of their campaign pages so you can learn more 👇🏼

🔵 Democratic Candidates: 
• Raja Krishnamoorthi Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi

• Robin Kelly Dr. Robin Kelly

• Juliana Stratton Juliana Stratton

• Steve Botsford Jr. – https://www.botsfordforillinois.com/

• Sean Brown – https://www.seanbrownforsenate.com/

• Awisi Bustos – https://awisiforussenate.us/

• Jonathan Dean – https://www.dean4il.com/

• Bryan Maxwell – https://www.maxwell4senate.com/

• Kevin Ryan - https://www.runwithkev.com

• Christopher Swann – https://www.swannforsenate.com/

📅 Primary Election Day: March 17, 2026! Make sure you’re registered and ready to vote! 

02/11/2026

Why vote in a primary? Because it matters.
✔️ Low turnout = big impact
✔️ Primaries decide who’s on the November ballot
✔️ Local questions affect your daily life
Your vote is your voice. 🗳️