About the Winnebago County Democrats
Learn about who we are.
2025 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
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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.
Charles Knight
Executive Vice Chairman
Precinct committeeperson Harlem 10, Chairman UAWLAP, Harlem Democratic League Chairman.
Mark Sorrentino
1st Vice Chair
Retired UAW, previous Machesney Park trustee and Harlem township assessor.
Michael Moe
2nd Vice Chair
UAW activist that fights for the best interests of working families.
Tommy Meeks
3rd Vice Chair
I think the Democratic Party should always seek to help people, not hurt people.
Kathy Tall
4th Vice Chair
Originally from MI, she’s lived in Rockford for 12 years and works in political campaigns.
Mustafa Abdall
5th Vice Chair
Rockford dad, educator, WDP Vice President, WHA Board Member, and Winnebago Merging Small Business Director.
Bruce Wolf
Recording Secretary
Retired UAW member and Precinct Committeeperson Roscoe 7.
Valerie Hanserd
Assistant Recording Secretary
Rockford native, newly retired UAW member, and Precinct Committeeperson 5th Ward Precinct 3
Bill Crowley
Treasurer
Winnebago County Auditor elected 2008, worked in auditors office since 1991, Precinct committeeman for 30 years.
Christopher Scrol
Sergeant at Arms
Christopher serves as fightfigher/paramedic on the Rockford Fire Department.
John Nelson
County-Wide Elected Official
Democratic activist, RVC Board of Trustees, 24 years as Democratic State Central Committeeman
Jaime L. Salgado
Finance Committee Chairman
Winnebago County Board District 12, accountant by trade, proud father and advocate for our community's future.
Bill Rose
Alderman - City of Rockford
Educator, Westside Advocate, Lover of the Arts, Planning and Development Chair, Rockford 9th Ward Alderman
Elizabeth Lindquist
Township Official
Oncology pharmacist, Roscoe Township Trustee, anti-corruption activist
Sara Dorner
Labor Leader
Sara is a Labor Representative for AFSCME Council 31 and Vice President of Rockford United Labor, AFL-CIO.
Ricardo Montoya Picazo
Minority Representative
Rockford resident, local Latino community advocate and public servant.
Nathan Arroyave
Young Democrat Representative
Nathan is born and raised in Rockford, IL and a graduate of Guilford High school.