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Kane County election office reports 67,145 ballots cast so far; mail ballots outstanding
Summary
Elections staff reported that 23,194 vote‑by‑mail ballots were sent and 14,542 returned, leaving 8,163 outstanding; 33,727 voted early, for a total of 67,145 ballots cast as of the March 19 meeting. The elections official thanked judges and staff and outlined security procedures.
Kane County elections staff reported turnout and mail ballot statistics to the Public Service Committee on March 19, giving a snapshot of activity during the recent election cycle.
The county sent 23,194 vote‑by‑mail ballots and had received 14,542 of them at the time of the report, leaving 8,163 outstanding under the statutory two‑week counting window. Staff also reported 33,727 early in‑person votes and a total of 67,145 ballots cast to date. The speaker characterized Kane County as "one of the top elections jurisdictions in the United States" and thanked the many election judges and staff who supported the process.
Committee members and attendees praised the fairness and long hours of election workers. The county elections official invited members to observe procedures and review security and training practices if they wished to see operations firsthand.
