Upcoming events.
Knock Doors In Michigan!
RSVP ON MOBILIZE. Join the 40th Ward Dems to knock doors in swing states. Whether you’re a first time door knocker or an experienced campaigner, get in the car and knock doors with like-minded Democrats who are turning their fear into action.
Knock Doors In Michigan!
RSVP ON MOBILIZE. Join the 40th Ward Dems to knock doors in swing states. Whether you’re a first time door knocker or an experienced campaigner, get in the car and knock doors with like-minded Democrats who are turning their fear into action.
Knock Doors In Wisconsin!
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER. Join the 40th Ward Dems to knock doors in swing states. Whether you’re a first time door knocker or an experienced campaigner, get in the car and knock doors with like-minded Democrats who are turning their fear into action.
Knock Doors In Michigan!
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER. Join the 40th Ward Dems to knock doors in swing states. Whether you’re a first time door knocker or an experienced campaigner, get in the car and knock doors with like-minded Democrats who are turning their fear into action.
Write Letters to Georgia Turnout Voters!
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER. Meet at Hopleaf in Andersonville! The 40th Ward Dems has adopted letters to write to Georgia voters through Vote Forward, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that empowers grassroots volunteers to send handwritten letters encouraging fellow Americans to vote. Join us at a local brewery to write letters!
40th Ward Elected School Board Forum
As Chicago looks forward to choosing its first elected School Board Members in November, progressive organizations in the 40th Ward will host a forum for the District 2 candidates on September 5th at Amundsen High School from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Please RSVP using this form and submit questions you would like to hear the candidates answer!
Knock Doors In Wisconsin!
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER. Join the 40th Ward Dems to knock doors in swing states. Whether you’re a first time door knocker or an experienced campaigner, get in the car and knock doors with like-minded Democrats who are turning their fear into action.
August Silent Book Club
Month of August Theme: Movie/TV Adaptations
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
Knock Doors In Wisconsin!
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER. Join the 40th Ward Dems to knock doors in swing states. Whether you’re a first time door knocker or an experienced campaigner, get in the car and knock doors with like-minded Democrats who are turning their fear into action.
Write Letters to Georgia Turnout Voters!
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER. Meet at Spiteful Brewing in Bowmanville! The 40th Ward Dems has adopted letters to write to Georgia voters through Vote Forward, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that empowers grassroots volunteers to send handwritten letters encouraging fellow Americans to vote. Join us at a local brewery to write letters!
40th Ward Dems Annual Meeting
Get your ticket here! Donate $40 and become a General or Voting Member of the 40th Ward Dems! Your donation directly benefits the work you and your neighbors put in to get out the vote in the 40th Ward. www.40thwarddems.org
Postcards in the Park
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER. Write postcards to swing state voters! Our most popular event.
Join the 40th Ward Dems in 700 postcards to voters! We are committed to voter engagement and need your help to write postcards to get out the vote for the 2024 Presidential Election on November 5, 2024. The 40th Ward Dems has committed to writing 700 postcards to 40th Ward voters by October 2024 to support those in swing states where it will be crucial to engage voters.
July Silent Book Club
Month of July Theme: Chicago Setting
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
Postcards in the Park
SIGN UP TO WRITE POSTCARDS - Warren Park
Join the 40th Ward Dems in 700 postcards to swing state voters! We are committed to voter engagement and need your help to write postcards to get out the vote for the 2024 Presidential Election on November 5, 2024. The 40th Ward Dems has committed to writing 700 postcards to 40th Ward voters by October 2024 to support those in swing states where it will be crucial to engage voters.
June Silent Book Club
Month of June Theme: Banned Books
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
May Silent Book Club
Month of May Theme: Debut Novel
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
LGBTQ+ Clothing Swap
Let's welcome spring with an LGBTQ+ Clothing Swap sponsored by 40th Ward Dems! Join us at the 40th Ward Campaign office; located at 5035 N Western Ave. Swap out your old threads for some fabulous new finds. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe, meet new friends, get some gender euphoria, or come out to support the LGBTQ+ community. Bring your gently used clothing items and accessories to trade with others in a welcoming and inclusive environment. See you there!
Any articles of clothing not swapped will be donated to Out of the Closet Thrift Store in Lakeview.
Why LGBTQ+ only? All are welcome to donate clothing. We are inviting those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community to shop in a welcoming environment and for items you will not see in your big box stores.
I want to donate! How can I before the swap? Email info@maggieokeefe.com to set up a time to donate.
April Silent Book Club
Month of April Theme: Coming of age
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
Phone Bank for Clayton Harris for State's Attorney
Join progressives who support Clayton Harris III for a phone bank in person or virtual every Thursday starting February 15 to drive out the vote for our next State's Attorney.
As Chicago Democrats, primary elections are where our voice and values are on the ballot. We have an incredible opportunity to increase voter turnout and have a candidate like Clayton who reflect our community values WIN in this primary. It all starts by talking to neighbors about down ballot races
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Cell Phone
Laptop
and bring a friend!
Don't have a laptop? We can provide scripts and lists!
Once you sign up, you will receive a quick tutorial on how to phone bank through a system. If you've ever phone banked for a candidate before, you are likely familiar with the system.
You will need a phone and a computer for this event.
SIGN UP to phone bank at our Dems HQ located at 5035 N Western Ave or virtually!
Bring Chicago Home Phone Bank (weekly)
Join us in-person to make phone calls for Bring Chicago Home! There will be pizza and refreshments!
We’ll be talking to fellow Chicagoans about the Bring Chicago Home referendum and why it's important we VOTE YES to more housing in the upcoming March primary.
What is Bring Chicago Home?
With over 68,000 people homeless in Chicago, the Bring Chicago Home coalition aims to create a dedicated revenue stream for the city to address homelessness by funding more permanent housing and supportive services. The proposal would be funded by changing the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), a one-time tax on properties when they are sold, to a progressive structure. So properties sold for under a $1 million--roughly 96% of real estate sales in Chicago--would receive a tax cut, while properties sold for over $1 million would see a slight increase to the transfer tax. In order to enact this policy, Chicago voters need to VOTE YES on the referendum that will be on the March 19 primary ballot.
For more information go to the Bring Chicago Home coalition website: www.bringchicagohome.org
March Silent Book Club
Month of March Theme: Mysteries
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
Phone Bank for Clayton Harris for State's Attorney
Join progressives who support Clayton Harris III for a phone bank in person or virtual every Thursday starting February 15 to drive out the vote for our next State's Attorney.
As Chicago Democrats, primary elections are where our voice and values are on the ballot. We have an incredible opportunity to increase voter turnout and have a candidate like Clayton who reflect our community values WIN in this primary. It all starts by talking to neighbors about down ballot races
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Cell Phone
Laptop
and bring a friend!
Don't have a laptop? We can provide scripts and lists!
Once you sign up, you will receive a quick tutorial on how to phone bank through a system. If you've ever phone banked for a candidate before, you are likely familiar with the system.
You will need a phone and a computer for this event.
SIGN UP to phone bank at our Dems HQ located at 5035 N Western Ave or virtually!
Bring Chicago Home Phone Bank (weekly)
Join us in-person to make phone calls for Bring Chicago Home! There will be pizza and refreshments!
We’ll be talking to fellow Chicagoans about the Bring Chicago Home referendum and why it's important we VOTE YES to more housing in the upcoming March primary.
What is Bring Chicago Home?
With over 68,000 people homeless in Chicago, the Bring Chicago Home coalition aims to create a dedicated revenue stream for the city to address homelessness by funding more permanent housing and supportive services. The proposal would be funded by changing the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), a one-time tax on properties when they are sold, to a progressive structure. So properties sold for under a $1 million--roughly 96% of real estate sales in Chicago--would receive a tax cut, while properties sold for over $1 million would see a slight increase to the transfer tax. In order to enact this policy, Chicago voters need to VOTE YES on the referendum that will be on the March 19 primary ballot.
For more information go to the Bring Chicago Home coalition website: www.bringchicagohome.org
Phone Bank for Clayton Harris for State's Attorney
Join progressives who support Clayton Harris III for a phone bank in person or virtual every Thursday starting February 15 to drive out the vote for our next State's Attorney.
As Chicago Democrats, primary elections are where our voice and values are on the ballot. We have an incredible opportunity to increase voter turnout and have a candidate like Clayton who reflect our community values WIN in this primary. It all starts by talking to neighbors about down ballot races
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Cell Phone
Laptop
and bring a friend!
Don't have a laptop? We can provide scripts and lists!
Once you sign up, you will receive a quick tutorial on how to phone bank through a system. If you've ever phone banked for a candidate before, you are likely familiar with the system.
You will need a phone and a computer for this event.
SIGN UP to phone bank at our Dems HQ located at 5035 N Western Ave or virtually!
Bring Chicago Home Phone Bank (weekly)
Join us in-person to make phone calls for Bring Chicago Home! There will be pizza and refreshments!
We’ll be talking to fellow Chicagoans about the Bring Chicago Home referendum and why it's important we VOTE YES to more housing in the upcoming March primary.
What is Bring Chicago Home?
With over 68,000 people homeless in Chicago, the Bring Chicago Home coalition aims to create a dedicated revenue stream for the city to address homelessness by funding more permanent housing and supportive services. The proposal would be funded by changing the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), a one-time tax on properties when they are sold, to a progressive structure. So properties sold for under a $1 million--roughly 96% of real estate sales in Chicago--would receive a tax cut, while properties sold for over $1 million would see a slight increase to the transfer tax. In order to enact this policy, Chicago voters need to VOTE YES on the referendum that will be on the March 19 primary ballot.
For more information go to the Bring Chicago Home coalition website: www.bringchicagohome.org
Phone Bank for Clayton Harris for State's Attorney
Join progressives who support Clayton Harris III for a phone bank in person or virtual every Thursday starting February 15 to drive out the vote for our next State's Attorney.
As Chicago Democrats, primary elections are where our voice and values are on the ballot. We have an incredible opportunity to increase voter turnout and have a candidate like Clayton who reflect our community values WIN in this primary. It all starts by talking to neighbors about down ballot races
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Cell Phone
Laptop
and bring a friend!
Don't have a laptop? We can provide scripts and lists!
Once you sign up, you will receive a quick tutorial on how to phone bank through a system. If you've ever phone banked for a candidate before, you are likely familiar with the system.
You will need a phone and a computer for this event.
SIGN UP to phone bank at our Dems HQ located at 5035 N Western Ave or virtually!
Bring Chicago Home Phone Bank (weekly)
Join us in-person to make phone calls for Bring Chicago Home! There will be pizza and refreshments!
We’ll be talking to fellow Chicagoans about the Bring Chicago Home referendum and why it's important we VOTE YES to more housing in the upcoming March primary.
What is Bring Chicago Home?
With over 68,000 people homeless in Chicago, the Bring Chicago Home coalition aims to create a dedicated revenue stream for the city to address homelessness by funding more permanent housing and supportive services. The proposal would be funded by changing the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), a one-time tax on properties when they are sold, to a progressive structure. So properties sold for under a $1 million--roughly 96% of real estate sales in Chicago--would receive a tax cut, while properties sold for over $1 million would see a slight increase to the transfer tax. In order to enact this policy, Chicago voters need to VOTE YES on the referendum that will be on the March 19 primary ballot.
For more information go to the Bring Chicago Home coalition website: www.bringchicagohome.org
February Silent Book Club
Month of February Theme: Own Voices (By marginalized people telling their own stories)
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
January Silent Book Club
Month of January Theme: (Time) Travel
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
December Silent Book Club
Month of December Theme: A Snowy Setting
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.