About the Winnebago County Democrats
Learn about who we are.
2026 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
Click here to see which democrats are running for office this Fall, read their bios, access their campaign websites, and connect with them.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Click here to see which democrats are currently in office, read their bios, access their campaign websites, and connect with them via social media.
Our Mission
The Winnebago County Democratic Party Central Committee coordinates strategy to support Democratic Party policies and candidates throughout the county for local, state, and national office.
Leadership
The Winnebago County Democratic Party Executive Committee serves as the party's leadership.
Charles Laskonis
Chairman
6th term as County Party Chair. He lives in Rockford with his wife, Laura, and is an Organizer for the IBEW.
Dave Vella
Executive Vice Chairman
Elected state representative.
Carl Wasco
1st Vice Chair
Rockford Township Clerk.
Jose Torrez
2nd Vice Chair
Rockford Township Clerk.
Dominic Menheghetti
3rd Vice Chair
LaKeshia Wingo
4th Vice Chair
Michael Moe
Labor Leader
UAW activist that fights for the best interests of working families.
Kathy Tall
Executive Director
Originally from MI, she’s lived in Rockford for 12 years and works in political campaigns.
Bruce Wolf
Recording Secretary
Retired UAW member and Precinct Committeeperson Roscoe 7.
Natalie Wagner
Assistant Recording Secretary
Bill Crowley
Treasurer
Winnebago County Auditor elected 2008, worked in auditors office since 1991, Precinct committeeman for 30 years.
Brad Benedict
Sergeant at Arms
Ricardo Montoya Picazo
Minority Representative
Rockford resident, local Latino community advocate and public servant.
JD Tomaszkiewics
Young Dem. Representative