FORWARD, TOGETHER: Democratic Party of Illinois Announces U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Alex Padilla as Speakers for Third Annual Gala

DPI will host its signature gala on October 10, 2025.

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Gwen Pepin
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Chicago, IL  Today, the Democratic Party of Illinois is excited to announce that Chair Lisa Hernandez will be hosting Democratic United States Senators Cory Booker (NJ) and Alex Padilla (CA) as featured speakers for the state party’s October 10th gala. The Democratic Party of Illinois Gala, which is themed Forward, Together and serves as the Party’s marquee fundraising event, makes clear that Democrats are in a united fight to preserve our democracy, protect our communities from right-wing extremists and build toward a future where every American—despite race, class, location or gender—can get ahead. Elected officials, donors, party stakeholders, and supporters from across Illinois and the nation will be in attendance.

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