News & Events


July 15, 2020
New Trier Democrats’ Annual Meet & Greet

Now On Zoom!

Tuesday, July 28, 2019 at 7:00pm

It’s our Annual Meet & Greet – this year on Zoom! This is a great opportunity to hear from your local representatives, as well as candidates running for office. Don’t miss this event! Register online . After you register, you’ll be sent an email with your Zoom invite a day or so before the Annual Meet & Greet. Any questions? Contact Joan at [email protected]
Apply Online Now to Vote by Mail in the November 3, 2020 Presidential Election

Click here to apply online now to Vote By Mail for the Nov. 3, 2020 Presidential Election.  This application is for Suburban Cook County Voters. It’s EASY – takes 2 minutes. You need:

  • Driver’s License or State ID #
  • Last 4 digits of your social security number
  • Address where you want ballot mailed
  • Email address

When you apply online to Vote By Mail, the Cook County Clerk’s office will send you emails:

  • When your ballot is mailed to you,
  • When the Clerk’s office receives your Ballot Return Envelope, and
  • When your ballot has been processed and counted.

They will start mailing ballots in late September / early October 2020. All Vote By Mail ballots come with postage-paid Ballot Return Envelopes.

New this fall:  You may submit the Ballot Return Envelope in a secured drop box at any Cook County Early Voting location!

You may also use standard US mail. If you use standard US mail to send your Ballot Return envelope, you must get a postmark before or on Election Day, Nov. 3.

Questions? Learn more  here , call 312.603.0946 or email  [email protected] . Make your home your polling place!
Volunteering Opportunities
Inclusion in our "Volunteering Opportunities" List – whether it’s for a specific candidate or concerning a particular issue – does not mean that the New Trier Democrats have endorsed that candidate or adopted that position on an issue. 
Sign Up to Write Postcards at Home to Wisconsin & Michigan With Indivisible Evanston

Join Indivisible Evanston to write postcards to likely Democratic voters in Wisconsin and Michigan, encouraging them to vote in the November Presidential Election. 

They will supply the postcards, names and addresses and script. You just supply the postage (and support the Post Office at the same time!) Until we can meet again in person, they will make cards and materials available for pick up seven days a week, at three locations. Just sign up and select how many packs of cards you want and when you want to pick them up. (Just check the blue Sign up box on the date you want. Click on the black “Submit and Sign up” box at the bottom of your screen. Then complete the registration, including selecting the quantity of packs you want.)


Sign Up For July Texting Training and Text Banking With Indivisible’s “IndivisiText Team”

Texting is a great way to connect directly with voters in addition to making phone calls and writing postcards, especially in a pandemic when we can’t canvass. But it’s not quite as simple as sending a message to your friends from your phone. Each campaign or organization has their own peer-to-peer texting platforms and procedures.

Come to one of Indivisible Chicago Alliance’s (ICA) texting classes to learn more about how to reach voters through texting. Their trainings on  July 20 and 27  will be for the “IndivisiText Team,” the national Indivisible texting program. They’ll be learning how to use their platforms, TextOut and Slack. It’s easy and fun once you get the hang of it!

This training will prepare and make you part of the ICA texting team that will be ready to jump in whenever texting opportunities arise. As usual, they’ll do it together and learn from each other. And once you’re trained, you’ll be ready to join their regular Zoom  group texting sessions  (like our virtual phone banks and postcard parties). We’ll also share news about other texting campaigns so you can also work on your own schedule!

Our instructors and facilitators are Indivisible Evanston’s Laura Tanner and Jessica Droeger from Indivisible Lincoln Square. They’ll prep you to participate in our group texting sessions on  July 21 and 28,  and you can also text on your own! Once you sign up, you will receive a confirmation email and another email with the Zoom meeting registration link the day of the training.  Sign up online .
Lauren Underwood
Join Virtual Phone Banks For U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s Re-Election (IL-14th) With Indivisible Evanston or Tenth Dems

As you know,  Lauren Underwood  is running for re-election to the US House in Illinois’ 14th district. And though November is some months away, there are some things we can do now to support her campaign. In a joint effort with the campaign itself to re-kindle the camaraderie of canvassing and phone bank parties in person, Indivisible Evanston and Tenth Dems are hosting weekly virtual phone bank parties.
 
Indivisible Evanston’s Thursday Virtual Phone Bank Parties   

Indivisible Evanston will be hosting weekly virtual phone bank parties with members on Thursdays! Parties will last from 5:00pm to 7:30pm CDT and are hosted by the campaign. A member of the campaign will be on the call and offer training in the first 15-20 minutes and then ‘hang out’ for the duration, answering any questions—about the phone bank system and the script or if one of your call recipients has a question about Rep. Underwood that is not in the script and you’re unable to answer. 

Sign up online.   After signing up, you’ll get an invite to the actual event once it’s available. Note: if you can’t make Thursdays, you can always phone bank on your own remotely. You can sign up on the underwoodforcongress.com Events page  here . Questions on the Thursday virtual phone bank parties? Email  [email protected] .

OR Tenth Dem’s Monday Phone Banks

Every Monday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, volunteers will be making phone calls to help reelect Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL), who is in one of the most important races in the entire country. Tenth Dems are joining together with the Underwood campaign to make calls.  Sign up online.
Join Team Casten (IL-6th) For Phone Banking on Tuesdays & Saturdays in July

Sean Casten is running for re-election in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District to hold onto the formerly Republican seat he flipped in 2018. Help Team Casten “check in” on friendly voters AND confirm their support for Sean as part of a virtual phone bank. He has worked hard for Illinois since 2018 and he stands with us. Together–even virtually–we can stand with him as a team by making calls on his behalf.  Sign up here to call Tuesdays from 6:45-8:30pm and/or Saturday’s from 9:45-11:30am . Training is available, too!
Sign Up for Wednesday Virtual Phone Banks to Wisconsin With Indivisible Chicago

The road to the White House runs right through Wisconsin. Indivisible is renewing the fight to turn Wisconsin  BLUE  in November. They will be calling into targeted areas identified by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin to engage voters well ahead of the election. They will be helping identify Democratic voters NOW so we can efficiently get out the vote in November.

They make phone banking easy! Their phone banks begin with a Zoom call orientation and end with the opportunity to debrief. Along the way, their phone bank leaders are available to help you with any problems. After you sign up, they’ll get back in touch with all the information you need to connect. They’re with you every step of the way!

Sign Up for Monday and Wednesday Virtual Phone Banks With Sister District Greater Chicago

Make calls with Sister District Greater Chicago while together on Zoom. Training and coaching will be available for those new to Zoom or to phone banking. Virtual phone banking is fun – they mute everyone, but you can see your fellow callers engaged with voters, they can share experiences via chat, and help is always available via chat or a breakout room with an experienced volunteer. Virtual Phone Banks will support 2020 Sister District candidates in state legislatures.

  • Wednesday, July 15 – 6:30 – 8 pm – register here
  • Monday, July 20, 5:30 – 7:30 pm – register here 
  • Wednesday, July 22 – 6:30 – 8 pm – register here 
  • Monday, July 27, 5:30 – 7:30 pm – register here
  • Wednesday, July 29, 6 – 7:30 pm – register here
  • Monday, August 3, 5:30 – 7:30 pm – register here
  • Wednesday, August 5, 6 – 7:30 pm – register here
  • Monday, August 10, 5:30 – 7:30 pm – register here
  • Wednesday, August 12, 6:30 – 8 pm – register here

For more information,  visit their webpage .
Other Events of Interest
Inclusion in our "Other Events of Interest" List – whether it’s a fundraising event for a specific candidate or an event concerning a particular issue – does not mean that the New Trier Democrats have endorsed that candidate or adopted that position on an issue. 
Today, July 15, 2020: Dick Durbin and Lori Lightfoot Virtual Lunch

When : Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 12:00 noon
Where : Online via Zoom. Details provided upon purchase of a ticket.  Register online.
What : A virtual lunch with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, Senate Democratic Whip, and Special Guest, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Tomorrow Night, July 16, 2020: Women For Biden National Call With Stacey Abrams

When : Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 6:00pm Central Daylight Time (Please note: the announcement shows Eastern time).
Where : Virtual event.  Register online
What : Stacey Abrams and Connie Britton have a conversation about one of our most fundamental American rights and where we stand in battling voter suppression.
This Friday, July 17, 2020: Lauren in the House Campaign Kick-Off Rally

When : Friday, July 17, 2020 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Where : Online
What : Join the Lauren Underwood campaign team and the candidate herself on Friday, July 17th at 5:00pm for a virtual kick-off to her campaign! Sign up  here .
Monday, July 20, 2020: Jan Schakowsky’s 19th Annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch - Virtual This Year

When : Monday, July 20, 2020 at 12:30pm
Where : Virtual – Link to Zoom event will be sent in advance
What : Please Join Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and the Host Committee for the 19th Annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch. Keynote Speakers Include Jill Biden , Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.  Register online .
Tuesday, July 21, 2020: Indivisible Evanston’s July Meeting

When : Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 7:00pm
Where : Online via Zoom
What : Indivisible Evanston’s monthly meeting will feature the Biden Campaign presenting the State of the Race and how to fire up family & friends. Plus, Jill Wine-Banks will share her experience as a Biden delegate.  Register online .
Tuesday, July 21, 2020: “Welcome to Sister District” Orientation

When : Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Where : Online via Zoom
What : Join Sister District Greater Chicago for a 1-hour “Welcome to Sister District” orientation. In this 101 they’ll talk about what they do, why they do it and why it’s so important in 2020. They’ll also talk about the four amazing candidates they’re supporting as Sister District Greater Chicago this year— Laurie Pohutsky ,  Christine Morse ,  Robyn Vining  and  Deb Andraca —and how you can get involved and help them win. There will be plenty of time for live Q&A. all participants will need to register on Zoom individually. Please contact Lauren Long with questions: [email protected].  Register online .
Monday & Tuesday, July 27 & 28, 2020: We Are EMILY Virtual Conference

When : Monday, July 27, 2020 from 2:30pm to 6:00pm Central Daylight Time (Please note: the announcement shows Eastern time). The conference continues Tuesday, July 28, at 12:00 noon Central Daylight Time.
Where : Online. Sign-in instructions provided upon registration.  RSVP online
What : A virtual conference celebrating the 35th Anniversary of EMILY’s List, and looking ahead to the women who will shape the 2020 election. The conference features U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, New York; Kamala Harris, California; Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota; and Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020: U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth Virtual Reception

When : Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm Central Daylight Time (Please note: the announcement shows Eastern time).
Where : Online via Zoom. Link and meeting ID provided upon RSVP or registration
What : A virtual reception with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth featuring a performance by musical theater star Arianna Afsar and playwright Lauren Gunderson, telling the story of America’s first congresswoman, Jeannette Rankin.  RSVP online  or contact Monica Medvedec at  [email protected]
Zoom Training Sessions
for Current or Future Democratic Candidates, Party Officials, Supervolunteers, Staff and Activists

The  Democratic Party of Illinois  will host a training series for candidates and party leaders to learn the fundamentals of conducting successful campaigns.

The trainings will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm and will include presentations from experienced campaign staff and candidates followed by a 30-minute discussion period.  

Registration is required and limited to Democratic current or future candidates, party officials, supervolunteers, staff and activists. Participants must register for each session individually. Space is limited so sign up early. Register by clicking on the title of each individual session.


Thank you for your energy and commitment to electing Democrats this fall. Please email  [email protected]  or call 217-546-7404 if you have any questions. 
Educate Yourself and Your Family With This Anti-Racism Resource

From the creator of this  google doc : “This  document  is intended to serve as a resource to white people and parents to deepen our anti-racism work. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now. Feel free to circulate this document on social media and with your friends, family, and colleagues.”
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