Kane County Reporter

Kane County voter turnout in Illinois’ April 4 Consolidated Election was 49,910, or about 16% of 305,317 registered voters.

That's according to the Kane County Clerk's unofficial results.

Countywide, between 2011 and 2023, the number of ballots cast increased by 8,387. Over the same time period, the number of registered voters rose by 42,558.

Kane County voters cast 40% more ballots -- an increase of 14,140 -- in 2023 than in the last Consolidated Election, on April 6, 2021.

Typically, Consolidated Elections include contests for elected office in cities and villages, parks, library and fire protection districts and school boards.

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Will County Turnout on 2023 Consolidated Elections

Year	Registered Voters	Ballots Cast	Turnout
2023	305,317	49,910	16%
2021	318,299	35,770	11%
2019	317,523	31,447	10%
2017	248,904	39,112	16%
2015	230,453	31,494	14%
2013	225,967	29,428	13%
2011	262,759	41,523	16%

Collar Counties' Turnout in 2023 Consolidated Elections

County	2023	2021	# Difference	% Change
Suburban Cook	215,709	261,766	-46,057	-18%
DuPage	118,191	104,259	13,932	13%
Lake	56,291	68,268	-11,977	-18%
Will	71,140	77,763	-6,623	-9%
Kane	49,910	35,770	14,140	40%
McHenry	26,506	22,639	3,867	17%
Kendall	13,277	9,939	3,338	34%
TOTAL	553,047	582,425	-29,378	-5%

Source: Kane County County Clerk