Located in Waukegan, Illinois, the Waukegan Township Democrats recently held a postcard-writing pizza party to mobilize voters in neighboring Wisconsin, a key swing state. The lack of campaign attention in non-swing states like Illinois highlights the Electoral College system's impact on election dynamics.
Presidential candidates rarely visit cities outside of battleground states, leaving residents feeling marginalized. Waukegan, a diverse community with a significant Latino and Black population, struggles with economic challenges and environmental issues.
