Barrington Area Democratic Organization

05/31/2026

Something exciting is happening in Barrington. 🎉

This past week, we had our first meeting at the new home of the Democratic Party of Illinois’ Organize Illinois 2026 team, Barrington Area Democrats, and Maria Peterson for Illinois House District 52.

This office will be more than four walls and a few desks. It will be a place where volunteers gather, conversations happen, neighbors connect, and the work of strengthening our community takes shape.

From voter outreach and community organizing to campaign planning and local action, this space will serve as a hub for people who believe that democracy works best when everyone gets involved.

We’re excited to officially open the doors and invite you to celebrate with us at our Office Opening Party on Saturday, June 6th at Noon. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mariafor52/event/963799/ and we hope you’ll join us as we build momentum for 2026 together.

The future starts here. 💙

05/22/2026

This past weekend, organizers, candidates, volunteers, precinct leaders, advocates, and community members gathered in Barrington for our fourth election “postmortem” to unpack what the 2026 primary told us about where we are and where we go next.

And honestly, while the national Democratic Party is busy releasing chaotic 192-page “autopsy” documents trying to explain 2024, what we’re building here feels very different.

This was not about finger-pointing or consultant theater.

It was about grassroots organizing. Local input. Real conversations. Precinct-level analysis. Voter turnout. Community relationships. Building the future of the Democratic Party from the bottom up instead of the top down.

For the people. By the people. Starting locally.

We talked turnout, messaging, Gen Z engagement, volunteer infrastructure, donor influence, campaign finance reform, ranked choice voting, and how we protect little d democracy while electing big D Democrats who will fight for affordability, families, infrastructure, sustainability, and future generations.

The energy in the room was hopeful, practical, collaborative, and honest.

That matters.

Because democracy is not something we watch happen. It is something we build together.

As we head toward November, we are growing voter outreach, trainings, volunteer operations, and turnout efforts across the Barrington area and beyond.

If you want to help shape what comes next, now is the time to get involved.

05/02/2026

This morning I joined members of Indivisible Barrington and the Barrington Area Democratic Organization to show support for workers before tomorrow's May Day.

We were there to stand up for livable wages, quality healthcare, and affordable housing- putting people over profits!

04/27/2026

Darren Bailey is still the same MAGA extremist he’s always been.

04/17/2026

Register now for the April 30 session!

NEW PANELIST ADDED: COMMISSIONER KEVIN MORRISON AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DR. ANISHA JOGEE

REGISTER NOW: ANNOUNCING:
CHALLENGES FOR CANDIDATES FROM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES

This is the third in our public series of recruiting workshops for those interested in running for local office in the 2027 municipal election. This panel discussion will focus on the special challenges that candidates from marginalized communities (LGTBQIA+, Black, Latino, Immigrant, etc.) face when they run for office in the Northwest Suburbs.

Confirmed panelists include:
· Hon. Kevin Morrison, Cook County Commissioner
· Hon. Nabeela Syed - State Rep. and State Senator Candidate
· Hon. Maggie Trevor – Cook County Commissioner
· Hon. Sheri Williams - Wheeling Township Trustee
·Hon. Dr. Anisha Jogee - D25 School Board Member

Are you interested in running for local office - Village Office or Trustee, School Board, Library Board, or Park Board? The Candidates’ Coach Academy is gearing up for the 2027 Municipal Elections with a series of introductory programs to help you make that decision.

The Candidates’ Coach Academy was founded by Mark Michaels in 2018 to promote bringing liberal and progressive values to local governments in the Northwest Suburbs. In 2023, the Democratic Organizations in Wheeling, Elk Grove, and Palatine Townships began sponsoring this successful program and 94% of the 2025 cadre ran successful campaigns. Barrington Township Dems have now joined us.

Participating in one or more of these introductory sessions is a first step towards being accepted into the 2027 cadre, which will be organized this June. (Petitioning for the election starts in August of this year!)

Reservations are required. If you would like to attend, please link to register at:
https://forms.gle/yrnNQGnBnm7ghWQ49

04/12/2026

Spring into Action was everything. 🌸 Three giant boxes of snack packs and hygiene kits are headed to .care , tacos from Marten and Rico Loco’s hit different, and our community showed UP. Face painting, outdoor games, sensory stations, surprise visits from Rep. and — this is what people power looks like. 💪 Follow to stay in the loop!

04/01/2026

🚨 REGISTER NOW 🚨

Thinking about running for local office? Start here.

Join us for “Challenges for Candidates from Marginalized Communities” — a real conversation about what it takes to run and win in the Northwest Suburbs.

Hear directly from leaders who’ve done it:
• Hon. Nabeela Syed – State Representative and State Senator Candidate
• Hon. Maggie Trevor – County Commissioner
• Hon. Sheri Williams – Wheeling Township Supervisor

This is part of the Candidates’ Coach Academy series preparing the next generation of local leaders ahead of the 2027 municipal elections.

If you’ve ever thought about running for:
✔️ Village Board Trustee
✔️ School Board
✔️ Library or Park Board

…this is your moment.

📊 94% of the 2025 cohort ran successful campaigns
🗳️ Petitioning begins THIS August

Seats at the table don’t fill themselves.

👉 RSVP required: https://forms.gle/df9JvgpB8YHQADWNA

03/27/2026

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THIS IS WHY WE MARCH. We have not forgotten. We will not look away. Join us this Saturday, March 28th at Rotary Green in Elk Grove Village, Illinois from 2-5pm. Bring your friends. RAISE YOUR VOICE. 📢 Video credit .bsky.social ⬇️ https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/90085...