Primary election
Tuesday, February 23, 2027
The first date to circle. Plan your vote now.
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Building a Stronger 1st Ward Together
Shakedia Jones is running for 1st Ward Alderman, and this campaign runs on neighbors. Carry a petition, talk with the people on your block, put a sign in your yard. Every bit of help makes the 1st Ward stronger.
For 1st Ward Alderman
Ways to help
Five ways to help
Choose one, choose three, or tell us how much time you have and we will find the right fit.
- Start here
Sign and carry petitions
Petitions are how a candidate gets on the ballot, and volunteers help gather signatures from 1st Ward voters. Sign one, or gather signatures on your own block.
Petition signers must be registered voters in the 1st Ward. Circulators must meet state eligibility rules; we will train you before you start.
I can carry a petition -
Knock doors, talk to neighbors
The best campaign is a neighbor on the porch. We give you a short list, a few talking points and a partner.
Count me in -
Host a yard sign
One sign in one window starts the conversation on a whole block. We drop it off.
Request a sign -
Help at events
Set up tables, greet neighbors, hand out water at the park. Every event needs a crew.
Join the crew -
Spread the word in Spanish and English
Share posts, translate a flyer, talk about the campaign with your neighbors, team or group chat, in whichever language they speak.
I can help share
Volunteer
Join the team
Tell us when you are free and what you would like to do. A real person from the campaign will follow up to find the right fit.
How it works
- Choose the days and times that work for you.
- Pick the kinds of events you would enjoy, or tell us your own idea.
- Bringing a friend? Add their names and come together.
Volunteer sign-up
Thank you. You are on the team!
Building a Stronger 1st Ward Together
The campaign will reach out to match you with a time and an event that fit. In the meantime, here are two things you can do right now.
Tell a neighbor and save the date
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Yard signs
Host a yard sign
One sign in one yard starts the conversation on a whole block. Tell us where it should go, and the campaign will follow up about placing it.
Request a sign
Thank you for your support!
Building a Stronger 1st Ward Together
Thank you for allowing us to place a sign in your yard or place of business. We appreciate your support.
The campaign will follow up with you about placing your sign.
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Before you vote
Vote on February 23
The primary is Tuesday, February 23, 2027, and the general election follows on Tuesday, April 6, 2027. The Lake County Clerk runs elections here and keeps every deadline up to date, so check with them directly.
General election
Tuesday, April 6, 2027
The consolidated election for city offices.
Lake County Clerk
One stop for everything before you vote:
- Register or check your registration
- Request a mail ballot
- Find your polling place
Spread the word
Tell a neighbor about February 23
A text to a neighbor takes ten seconds and keeps the 1st Ward talking.