Dems 45

This dedicated crew battled wind & cold talking to voters today about getting to the polls to vote for Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda (MWRD) & Jarrett Knox for Judge! Early voting in each ward starts Monday. Vote early if possible or on Election Day March 17! Visit www.dems45.com for more info!

Join us tomorrow to canvass for Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda (MWRD) and Jarrett Knox for Judge! Meetup time is 10:00 am at Weston’s Coffee, 4872 N Milwaukee Ave (across from the Jeff Park Transit Center).

Be sure to join us Tuesday for this special opportunity to hear from Congresswoman Delia Ramirez in an intimate setting while she’s in Chicago with Congress in recess for the week.

It was another successful Saturday of door knocking in the 45th Ward today! Voters were feeling our love for Karina Villa for IL State Comptroller ahead of the March 17 primary election. We also shared information on Far NWS Rapid Response as we continue the work supporting #HandsOffChicago.

March 2026 Cook County Judicial Election Guide | Injustice Watch Injustice Watch's guide to the March 2026 Cook County judicial primary elections.

📣 Our judicial election guide for the March 2026 primary is here! We spent months researching each candidate’s background, legal experience, political connections, conduct, and more — all so you can make informed decisions about who should be a Cook County judge. buff.ly/O4cRnL6

Trump administration dismantles US ability to fight climate change; environmentalists vow to appeal In the Midwest, climate change is fueling extreme heat, toxic algal blooms in the Great Lakes and tornadoes across Illinois.

“This is a really profound and utter rejection of decades of scientific consensus. It shows a willingness to sacrifice the lives of Americans to boost the profits of the oil industry.”

Graphic reading “Community Organizations for Fritz Kaegi, Democrat for Cook County Assessor,” featuring logos of multiple endorsing groups and a note that Election Day is March 17, 2026.

I’m proud to be endorsed by so many local advocates and community organizations fighting for reform, fairness, and a tax system where billionaires finally pay their fair share. These are the organizations that keep our elected officials honest and accessible.

Which candidates? We don’t look at or care who they’re backing when we make endorsement decisions. We endorse based on our mission, values, qualifications, and other factors.

Not sure why we are being tagged on this, Dems 45 is not affiliated with this organization.

Graphic reading “Rep. Kelly Cassidy Endorses!” with photos of Kelly Cassidy and Fritz Kaegi, Democrat for Cook County Assessor.

Graphic featuring a quote from Kelly Cassidy endorsing Fritz Kaegi for Cook County Assessor, with their photos and campaign logo

Kelly is one of the strongest voices for progressive change in Illinois. It means a great deal to earn her endorsement as a friend and a fellow fighter for fairness and meaningful property tax reform that delivers relief to homeowners and seniors. Thanks, @kmcchicago.bsky.social!

Want to know the real reason property tax bills went up in Cook County? Corporate tax breaks.

Companies hire property tax lawyers who donate to county politicians, then those politicians give BIG tax breaks to commercial properties. It’s pay-to-play.

They get rich, you pay more.

Join Dems 45 this Saturday at 1:00 pm for door knocking in the ❤️ of our ward as we share with voters our love for Karina Villa for Comptroller and Lindsey LaPointe for State Representative - 19th District!

Email info@dems45.com to let us know you’re coming and for meetup location.

Dems 45 prioritizes ethics, transparency, and reform. Living these values led us to endorse Fritz Kaegi for Cook County Assessor. Let's keep this office on the path of integrity, systemic change, and equitable outcomes - vote to re-elect Fritz Kaegi in the March 17th Democratic primary election.

We’re grateful for our volunteers today who knocked doors in support of Dems 45 endorsed candidate Jessica Vásquez for Cook County Commissioner (8th)! With Election Day approaching, voters are eager to support champions for immigrants, healthcare & working families like Commissioner Vasquez.

Another Saturday morning out knocking doors with @dems45th.bsky.social - today, in Irving Park for Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vasquez and for Sen. Karina Villa's campaign for Illinois Comptroller.

Dems 45 is excited to announce that Congresswoman Delia Ramirez will be the special guest speaker at our next general meeting on Tuesday, February 17th, 6:30 pm, at Friendship Community Place, 5150 N Northwest Hwy. Mark your calendars and see you there!

We’re proud to endorse Karina Villa for IL State Comptroller, an open seat that’s a key race on next month’s primary election ballot.

“This is why we are working with more than 150 teachers around the country on a Black History Month curriculum to just ensure that young people continue to learn about Black history in a way that is intentional and thoughtful.”

Black history centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources Despite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States.

Given Trump’s hostility to Black history and diversity, equity & inclusion, it’s more important than ever to honor & amplify Black History Month. Let’s celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Americans, plus remember our nation’s sad history of slavery, lynching, and segregation.

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live Mom Confession - SNL

This SNL skit starring Ashley Padilla as a MAGA mom who tells her family she may have changed her mind about Trump is hysterical. It’s hard not to laugh when she says, she realizes that Trump “may” not be good for the country, & that he “may”not have been totally truthful.

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We’re grateful for our Dems 45 volunteers who showed up on a cold Saturday to knock doors and talk to 45th Ward voters about our endorsed candidate Jarrett Knox for Judge (Cook County 11th Subcircuit).
Voters were grateful to learn firsthand about a candidate running for judge! #Knocks4Knox

Electing highly-qualified judges is absolutely vital. This morning, we joined @dems45th.bsky.social to canvass for Jarrett Knox, who is running in Cook County's 11th Subcircuit.

Don't skip downballot races! If Jarrett is on your ballot this spring, be sure to vote for him!

Don Lemon’s arrest is a disgraceful attack on the First Amendment. Government arresting a journalist for reporting on public controversies is a five alarm fire for our constitutional rights with endless and enormous consequences.

There is no condemnation of ICE or DHS in this letter. It’s a vague and meaningless PR stunt, with “fine people on both sides” rhetoric. The “real solution” - and only solution - is ICE out of Minnesota.

Not one more dollar for ICE terror in our communities.

Democrats in the Senate must hold the line and STOP DHS's funding. Not one vote.

In the House, I call on my colleagues to move past statements & cosponsor my Melt ICE Act to cripple DHS’s enforcement & return dollars to our communities.

Every video of ICE killing Alex Petti today clearly shows it was cold-blooded murder.
Same for EVERY video of ICE murdering Renee Good.
There are ZERO videos produced by ICE, Border Patrol,
FOX News, Trump, or any MAGA that show an angle or frame to support their lies justifying the executions.

The lying is the story

The lying ensures it will happen again

We are devastated, outraged, and heartbroken over the murder of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis. We condemn this horrific act of violence, along with so many other acts of terror by these masked kidnappers that we've seen in Chicago and other cities in our country.

Department of Justice sues Pritzker, Raoul over law barring federal immigration actions at courthouses The law bars immigration enforcement from taking place inside or within 1,000 feet of state courthouses. The federal government claims states can't dictate where federal agents make arrests.

“The Trump Administration’s masked agents aren’t targeting the ‘worst of the worst’ - they’re harassing & detaining law-abiding U.S. citizens and Black and Brown people at day cares, hospitals & courthouses. Unlike the Trump Administration, Illinois is protecting Constitutional rights in our state.”

We’re grateful for our communities, our shared values, and the joy that comes from showing up for one another. We’re also mindful of the injustices & hardship many have faced in 2025—straining families, neighbors, and our democracy. Wishing you moments of peace, warmth, and love this holiday season.