Illini Democrats

Dems had an amazing time at the Q & A session with Nikki Budzinski last night! Thank you Candidate Nikki Budzinski for your wise words!!

We are thrilled to announce our 2021-2022 Executive Board!

President: Emily Earl
Vice President: Ashley Winters
Treasurer: Andrew Stengel
Communications Director: Sophia Jandry
GOTV Director: Nick Larson
Policy Director: Tyler Swanson
Social Chair: Erin Motley
Secretary: Riley Burgoon

Congratulations! We are so proud of everyone who ran! If you have any questions about election results, please feel free to reach out. Also keep in mind that we will open applications for several appointed board positions at the start of the fall semester and we encourage everyone to apply. Thank you all for your engagement this semester and we wish you the best of luck on finals!

We are so proud to endorse Mariama Mwilambwe for Student Trustee! Here is some of her incredible platform:

"Here for YOU. Student concerns are the priority. My promise is to never pursue a personal
agenda, keep students informed of University policy, and listen to the voices of students who
want change, whoever they may be. At its core, Student Trustee is a service position; it fulfills a
fiduciary duty to the University System and a representative duty to its student constituency. I
vow to keep that mission at the forefront of everything I do in office. As your Trustee, you are
my number one priority, as we work together to make the University of Illinois a better place to
live and learn.
Advancing EQUITY and ACCESSIBILITY for all students. Individuals, student groups, and
the entire campus community has suffered from systemic inequities that have gone unaddressed.
It is not enough to just verbally reject racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, anti-semitism,
ableism, and xenophobia. Intolerance must be addressed on a systemic level. Diversity in
perspective and our differences are the bedrock and strength of our community. As Student
Trustee, I pledge to represent every student, elevating the concerns and demands of students
from all backgrounds. Listening first will always be my priority as Trustee.
Increasing TRANSPARENCY between the Board of Trustees and students. I won’t just
relay information, but will generate opportunities for students to create change and express their
voices. I will empower students by including them in decisions about reforming university
policy; going above and beyond so students know what resources they have, what decisions are
being made, and what actions they can take. Transparency empowers students, and reiterates a
commonly forgotten notion: that the university exists to serve the students.
Ensuring policy reflects a STUDENTS FIRST mentality. Crafting comprehensive,
measurable, achievable goals to improve the lives of students, will be the first steps in creating a
student-centered environment".

Illini Democrats are so proud to officially endorse Tyler Swanson and Vada Gregory for Student Body President and Vice President. Tyler and Vada’s campaign consists of four pillars:

-Ensuring all students are connected to ISG by involving cultural houses, student-athletes, greek life, and other RSOs in the executive branch of ISG.

-Advancing campus sustainability efforts to bring the University’s target of being carbon-neutral by 2050 ahead of schedule.

-Increase awareness of and access to mental health resources on campus and lobby the state government for more funding.

-Make the college experience more accessible by securing free season tickets to Illini Basketball and Football games for students on Illinois Promise and Illinois Commitment.

We are thrilled to support Emily in her campaign for Student Senate! Emily is committed to enhancing mental health resources, increasing student involvement on campus, and campus sustainability. Emily wants to get more voices, especially Greek life, involved in student governance. She is passionate about ensuring the accomplishments of ACES students are celebrated and their needs met.

Illini Democrats are proud to announce our endorsement of Lucas Seibold for the Student Senate! Lucas is fighting for college affordability, campus sustainability, and improved mental health resources. We know Lucas will be a great representative in the Senate!

Illini Democrats are ecstatic to announce our endorsement of Ashley Winters for the Student and U-C Senate representing the College of LAS! Ashley will bring his experience and passion for service to the Senate advocating for diversity, equity, & inclusion, increased mental health services, cultural house support, and college affordability. Ashley understands the struggles students face and we are confident he will be a relentless advocate for change!

We are so excited to kick off our Student Election Candidate Q&A Series! Tonight, we will be hearing from several candidates for Student Senator. If you did not receive the email with the zoom link, send us a message!

It's that time of the week again, Illini! Join us tonight as our policy director, Tyler Swanson, gives a presentation in celebration of Black History Month.

Join us tonight for some important updates! We can't wait to see all of you!

Welcome back, Illini! We hope you will join us tonight for the first meeting of the new semester!

Leadership has finally been restored. Congratulations, President Biden!

She may be the first, but she certainly isn’t the last.

Enough is enough. Congress must hold President Trump accountable for his reckless actions.

Join us tonight as our Policy Director Tyler Swanson delves into President-elect Biden's COVID-19 plan.

We are SO excited for tomorrow, but need your help. There are two major ways we are encouraging you to take action (other than voting of course) so please sign up for whatever works best for you.

1.) Volunteer with Champaign County Dems to help with poll watching and location dropping at https://www.mobilize.us/champaigncountydems-oct/

2.) Volunteer for Betsy Dirksen Londrigan helping with lit drops at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqHbM4nj_7UTnAMco1RPotCx4YhL1H94NBK2pbzh0EYwIs0w/viewform

With Election Day quickly approaching, it is absolutely critical to become informed. Tyler Swanson, our Policy Director, compiled three key reasons why we must send Betsy Dirksen Londrigan to Congress!

https://www.illinidemocrats.com/illini-democrats-blog/three-key-reasons-to-vote-for-betsy-dirksen-londrigan-this-november?fbclid=IwAR2zzksRmE21oiiXP5ggfx6Gr5_F_WB3SHm88vYnA4i-fxmOzt8Sgf-qZI4

Three Key Reasons To Vote For Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan This November — Illini Democrats By Tyler Swanson The 2020 general election is only a week away, and with it comes a rematch of the 2018 Illinois- 13th Congressional District race between Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan and incumbent Rodney Davis. In 2018, Davis beat Dirksen-Londrigan by just over 2000 votes, and this year’s election is

We are so excited to host yet another phonebank for Betsy Dirksen Londrigan tonight at 5:30pm via Zoom!

October 19-November 2
Weekdays: 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-3:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alright everyone, Joe won the debate. Now it's time we get out there and win this election!

Do you want to help flip IL-13 from red to blue? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join us tomorrow as we phonebank in support of Betsy Dirksen Londrigan!

Just a friendly reminder!
https://ova.elections.il.gov

Do you want to get more involved? Fantastic! Here are some great ways you can help make a difference:

Judicial and Criminal Justice Panel for office of State Representative Carol Ammons 6 pm on Thursday:
Join other community activists to discuss legislation brought forth by Representative Ammons. For more information, please contact [email protected]


Take Action with Champaign County Dems by signing up for Lit Packing, Lit Drops, and Phone Banks! You can find links to the signups here:
https://www.mobilize.us/champaigncountydems-oct/

Sign up for one of the many time slots to flyer for Betsy Dirksen Londrigan:
https://www.mobilize.us/betsyforil/event/322223/

We are so excited to see you tonight!

Today was the first day of early voting! Here are some other important election deadlines that voters should know. Make your voices heard!

Do you wonder what “defunding the police” would actually look like? Join us at 5pm tomorrow as we discuss this important topic!

With the death of Justice Ginsburg our nation has lost an icon. A true trailblazer and champion for marginalized communities across our nation, Justice Ginsburg fought her entire life to ensure justice and equality under the law for all among us. Today we mourn the loss of a giant and reflect upon the lessons that can be learned from her consequential life.

Let us go forward carrying on the legacy of Justice Ginsburg and have our passion for justice reignited. We must work to ensure that her death was not in vain.

We hope you'll join us tomorrow for our weekly meeting!

We're looking for paid Student Organizers at UIUC, ISU, and SIUE! See below and click the link for more information! Apply ASAP and share with your friends, we will be sending out applications by September 21!

https://forms.gle/Cq9kQdCAnefoQqqM8

Today we remember those who lost their lives due to the September 11th Terror Attacks. They will never be forgotten.

We can't wait to see you tomorrow!

Happy Labor Day! Organized labor has long been the backbone of our country and we at Illini Dems are proud to recognize their contributions to our nation today.

We are so excited to kick off what is sure to be an amazing year for Democrats! We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

Come join Illini Democrats today for Virtual Quad Day! Members are excited to talk to you about why you should become involved in our organization!

Zoom Link: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/94136064248

Attention Illini Dems Alumni! Checkout these graphics for information on field organizing jobs working with State Senate campaigns in Illinois. For more information or to apply, follow the links below:

For Meg Loughran Cappel: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6pOs1VPj3aieibxVjqkDoR2D4WZ2CTrTEPQT8hoXdKKo9pQ/viewform
For Karina Villa: Email [email protected]