We’re Southwestern Illinois Democratic Women (SWIDW).
Our goals are to advance the election of Democratic candidates and to work for a more equitable representation and participation of Democratic women at all levels of the Democratic Party and in government.
We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month.
To join or renew your membership, please fill out the New Member Application (link below), or you can print the application and either bring it to the next meeting or mail it to SWIDW, P.O. Box 135, Belleville, IL, 62222.
Annual dues are $20 for general membership, $100 for Sustaining Membership, $500 for Lifetime, and $10 for Student Membership (please provide the name of the school). Dues can be paid online by link here or QR code provided below, in person at our next meeting, or by mail to SWIDW, P.O. Box 135, Belleville, IL, 62222.
THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 5:30 P.M.
DEMOCRATIC PARTY CANDIDATES WILL BE AT
TAVERN ON THE MAIN, BELLEVILLE, TO HELP GET OUT THE VOTE
HAPPENING NOW
MARCH 17
ILLINOIS PRIMARIES
If you are a voter in need of support:
Call (855)458-6837
email voterpro@ildems.com
Visit DPI
Democrat Party of Illinois
To check your voter status, voting location and find important election information.
Don’t forget to complete your
Mail In Ballot
As early as possible
YOU CAN ASSIST VOTERS ON VOTING DAY
DPI VOTER PROTECTION HOTLINE TRAINING
If you missed the MARCH 11 6:00 PM training, please note the training video is available HERE:
Get ready to assist voters on MARCH 17
You can also sign up with DPI to become a poll observer, help transport voters, register for future voter protection training and more:
VOLUNTEER
Our March Meeting Featured Remote Guest Speaker
Craig A. Johnson, PhD
How to Talk to Your Son About Fascism is available:
At Belleville Books (Paperback 26.00)
At Barnes and Noble (Paperback or ebook 27.99)
and at Amazon (Kindle 15.39)
Spring 2026
Organize for Democracy Program
March 26-May 14 Hosted by Grassroots Democrats HQ and Blue Future
Youth Organizers: Get out the Youth Vote and Spread the Word!!
If you applied, please note that Grassroots Democrats HQ and Blue Future are reviewing applications and will notify candidates in a few days.
If you were not able to apply please check the Website frequently. In past years, they have trained and hired several teams each year.
Who: Ages 16-25
What: Get Online Training, Make weekly phone calls, and Get Out the Vote!
How: Attend weekly Zoom training sessions and then commit to 5 hours/week for 8 weeks, making phone calls for key Democratic campaigns.
When: Training: Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 pm CT, March 26-May 14
You will receive interactive instruction, a paid stipend, work experience, and the knowledge that you are making a difference.
