What is Northside DFA?
Northside Democracy for America is a grassroots political organization serving the Chicago area. We're committed to electing socially progressive, ethically committed candidates to all levels of government - local, statewide, and national.
Our Meetings
Our meetings are now on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Upcoming Meetings
April Regular Meeting (note the day and location!)
On to the next big challenge in Chicago politics - the elected school board. This meeting will focus on the election process, the maps. and the players involved.
April 11, 2024 6:00pm social hour, 7:00 pm meeting
Location: Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL
April Bonus Meeting
April 17, 2024 6:30pm, Gideon Welles Craft Brew Bar and Kitchen, 4500 N Lincoln Ave
Our Theme: Come prepared to dish (constructively). It's no secret that a lot of things have changed in the last four years, and politics is no different. As the times have changed, Northside DFA needs to change with it. This will be a discussion, not a presentation. Please join us in the conversation as we plan our future!
Police Board Virtual Forums
NDFA hosted virtual forums for the Police Board elections. Learn more about this important new role in Chicago's government! You can view the videos by clicking below.
Our Endorsed Candidates
This is the current status of the vote count for the March 2024 primary. We congratulate all of our endorsed candidates, regardless of outcome, for their commitment to progressive democracy.
Candidate |
Office |
Web Site |
| Precious Brady-Davis - won | MWRD | https://preciousbradydavis.com/ |
| Kina Collins - lost | 7th Congressional District | https://www.kinacollins.com/home/ |
| Joy Cunningham - won | Justice, Illinois State Supreme Court | https://joyforjustice.com/ |
| Jessie Fuentes - won | 26th Ward Democratic Committeeperson | https://www.jessiefor26thward.com/ |
| Graciela Guzman - won | Illinois State Senate, 20th District |
https://www.gracielafor20.com/ |
| Theresa Mah - won | 12th Ward Democratic Committeeperson | https://www.facebook.com/ReelectTheresaMah/ |
| Michael Rabbitt - ahead by 603 votes 3-24-24 | 45th Ward Democratic Committeeperson |
https://www.michaelprabbitt.com/ |
| Jesse Reyes - lost | Justice, Illinois State Supreme Court | https://www.facebook.com/JesseforIllinois/ |
| Mariyana Spyropoulos - won | Clerk of the Court, Cook County |
https://www.citizensformariyana.com/ |
| Larecia Tucker - lost | Board of Review, 3rd District | https://www.lareciatucker.com/ |
| Sharon Waller - still ahead by 10,801 votes | MWRD |
https://www.waller4water.com/ |
| Bring Chicago Home - defeated | City Referendum |
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