Last updated June 16th
We are communicating via this page as new petitioning info becomes available, so check back often for updates.
Read further for info on the latest upcoming petitioning events.
As you probably know, the state of Illinois does not currently recognize the Green Party as an established political party. With the current duopoly control of the system, ballot access is incredibly difficult. We need to gather a minimum of 25,000 valid signatures to meet the state’s requirements to get Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate for President on the ballot, so we are shooting for 45,000 to avoid verification issues. That’s a whole lot of signatures, and there is only about a month left to gather them. DuPage Greens intend to do their part to help get our eventual presidential candidate on the ballot in November, but we need all the help we can get! Also, with a small section of DuPage County falling in Illinois’ 5th District, we are also committed to helping Nancy Wade, who is running as a Green for that district’s seat in the House of Representatives. If there was ever a time for you to get involved with the Green Party, this is it!
Petitioning is great exercise and with a little training and the companionship of a fellow Green, can be a lot of fun! Below is a list of events coming up in DuPage County that we want to attend for petitioning. We had an official booth at the Aurora Green Fest on June 9th. It was a great event. Thanks for all that volunteered.
If there are any other events or times that you are looking to fill petitioning, please let us know so we can lend support whenever possible. If you prefer flying solo, or if you are inclined to do a little door-to-door work on your own, you can print out the petition forms yourself here and here. We have also have a good supply of Jill Stein and Nancy Wade petitions and flyers at the Wheat Green Party office. All completed forms need to be verified and notarized, so make sure you are in contact with us if you are getting signatures on your own- we will help you get them completed, notarized and turned in!
Any registered voter in the state can sign the petition. Signing the petition does not imply support or intention to vote for a Green Party candidate. I like to remind people that signing my petition means that you support democracy and the freedom to choose. You can learn more about the petitioning process, the laws that created the process, and where we stand to date statewide at the Illinois Green Party’s Petition Central web page.
We will be adding more petitioning events, as we identify them, especially in the 5th Congressional District, so that we can petition for Jill Stein for President and Nancy Wade for Congress.
If you plan to petition at any of these events, please send an email to scot.hansen@dupagegreens.org so we can be sure an experienced petitioner can join you, whenever possible. Feel free to call Scot at 773-447-2955.
Saturday June 16th
- 7:00 AM to Noon
Naperville Farmers Market
200 E. 5th Avenue
Naperville, IL
- 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Downers Grove Farmers Market
5001 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL
- 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wheaton French Market
Main Street and Liberty Drive
Wheaton, IL
Monday June 18th
- 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Any Metra Station
Tuesday June 19th
- 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Any Metra Station
Wednesday June 20th
- 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Any Metra Station
Thursday June 21st
- 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Any Metra Station
Friday June 22nd
- 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Any Metra Station
Saturday June 23rd
- 7:00 AM to Noon
Naperville Farmers Market
200 E. 5th Avenue
Naperville, IL
- 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Downers Grove Farmers Market
5001 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL
- 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wheaton French Market
Main Street and Liberty Drive
Wheaton, IL
Sunday June 24th
- 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Chicago Gay Pride Parade
(We needs all hands at this parade to finish the petition drive strong and turn in petitions after the parade)
Montrose and Belmont
Chicago, IL
Occupy Naperville
