In a strong showing at the polls on Tuesday, Democratic candidates outperformed Republican opponents across Kendall County, winning the majority of contested local seats.
In the congressional race, Democrat Lauren Underwood defeated Republican Jim Marter by over 10,000 votes.
In legislative races, Democrat Jared Ploger won in the 42nd District, while Republican Sue Rezin won in the 38th District.
In representative races, Democrats Matt Hanson (83rd District), Saba Haider (84th District), and Jessica Heitman (97th District) all won their respective races. Republican Jed Davis won the 75th District.
In county races, Democrats Zach Bachmann (County Clerk and Recorder), Bob Allen (Treasurer), and Jose Villagrana (Sheriff) all won. Christina Johns (Democrat) and Republican Jason Peterson led voting for District 1 of the County Board. Democrats Elizabeth Flowers, Brooke Shanley, and Nancy Schwartz were ahead for District 2 of the County Board.
In other races, two school districts passed bond referendums, including CUSD 308, CUSD 115 (Yorkville), while the CUSD 430 (Sandwich) bond referendum failed.
Kendall County’s election page says that all results are still unofficial as provisional ballots and Vote By Mail ballots will be counted on November 17.
For a full list of results, visit the Kendall County election page.