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Roscoe forum to connect Northern Winnebago voters with 2026 Democratic field

Wide assortment of Democratic Party candidates for federal and statewide seats make their way to Roscoe Township Community Center this Saturday (January 31st) from 9:30 to 11:00 am

Adam Neblock

Adam Neblock

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Roscoe forum to connect Northern Winnebago voters with 2026 Democratic field

With the 2026 primary season heating up, residents of northern Winnebago County will have a chance to step away from the headlines and talk face-to-face with the people asking for their votes.

On Saturday, January 31, a multi-organizational "Meet the Candidates" event will take over the Roscoe Township Community Center from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Hosted by Stateline Indivisible, Northern WinnDems, and the Winnebago County Democrats, the morning is being billed as a community-first conversation rather than a standard political rally.

Highlights of the morning include having all four Democratic candidates vying for the office of Illinois Comptroller, IL-16th District congressional candidate Paul Nolley, and US Senate candidate Robin Kelly This marks a significant gathering of the primary field, as the candidates look to distinguish themselves on fiscal management and state oversight. Confirmed participants for the Comptroller's race include:

  • Stephanie Kifowit, State Representative
  • Margaret Croke, State Representative
  • Holly Kim, Lake County Treasurer
  • Karina Villa, State Senator

The meet and greet/discussion will be led by a pair of local leaders: Litesa Wallace, founder of LITE Strategies, and Aiden Phommachanh, founder of Young Progressives of Hononegah. Following the moderated panel, the format will shift to a more informal setting, allowing attendees to speak one-on-one with the candidates.

While the Comptroller race is a major draw, the forum will also feature several other high-profile Democratic candidates representing various levels of government:

Organizers are encouraging residents to attend this "unique opportunity" to influence the priorities of potential representatives before the upcoming elections.

  • When: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Where: Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Rd, Roscoe, IL
  • RSVP: Attendees are asked to register in advance via the official event link to ensure adequate seating. Event updates and RSVP at: Stateline Indivisible Mobilize

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