About the Winnebago County Democrats
Learn about who we are.
2025 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
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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.
Gwen Lashock
2nd Vice Chair
Litesa Wallace
3rd Vice Chair
Former candidate for Congress in IL17.
Michael Moe
4th Vice Chair
UAW activist that fights for the best interests of working families.
Mustafa Abdall
5th Vice Chair
Rockford dad, educator, WDP Vice President, WHA Board Member, and Winnebago Merging Small Business Director.
Kathy Tall
Executive Director
Originally from MI, she’s lived in Rockford for 12 years and works in political campaigns.
Valerie Hanserd
Recording Secretary
Rockford native, newly retired UAW member, and Precinct Committeeperson 5th Ward Precinct 3
Bruce Wolf
Assistant Recording Secretary
Retired UAW member and Precinct Committeeperson Roscoe 7.
Bill Crowley
Treasurer
Winnebago County Auditor elected 2008, worked in auditors office since 1991, Precinct committeeman for 30 years.
Brad Benedict
Sergeant at Arms
Jaime L. Salgado
County Board Member
Winnebago County Board District 12, accountant by trade, proud father and advocate for our community's future.
Karen Hoffman
Alderman - City of Rockford
Winnebago County Board District 12, accountant by trade, proud father and advocate for our community's future.
Elizabeth Lindquist
Township Official
Oncology pharmacist, Roscoe Township Trustee, anti-corruption activist
Catina Barnett
Labor Leader
Ricardo Montoya Picazo
Minority Representative
Rockford resident, local Latino community advocate and public servant.
Kylee Miller
Young Dem. Representative
Attorney, and candidate for Township Trustee.