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Election Day 2024 results for Naperville area voters

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Election Day 2024 results for Naperville area voters

Election Day has come to a close and in many races where Naperville-area voters cast ballots, the initial numbers were too close to be official.

Federal race

One set of races with clear winners included the three U.S. House congressional district seats involving Naperville voters.

Headshot by Sean CastenHeadshot by Sean Casten

6th Congressional District: Incumbent Democrat Sean Casten is the projected winner and will receive a fourth term.

Headshot of Bill FosterHeadshot of Bill Foster

11th Congressional District: Incumbent Democrat Bill Foster is the projected winner and will receive a seventh term.

Headshot by Lauren UnderwoodHeadshot by Lauren Underwood

14th Congressional District: Incumbent Democrat Lauren Underwood is the projected winner and will receive a fourth term.

State Race: Illinois Representative

Naperville voters participated in five different Illinois House of Representatives elections. In two cases the candidates ran unopposed; in one case there was a clear winner; and in two others, numbers remained low in the early hours of Wednesday.

Headshot of Janet Yang RohrHeadshot of Janet Yang Rohr

41st District: Incumbent Democrat Janet Yang Rohr secured her third term in the 41st District after running unopposed.

Candidates Amy Grant (R) and Jackie Williamson (D)Candidates Amy Grant (R) and Jackie Williamson (D)

47th District: With 99% of votes counted, incumbent Republican Amy Grant has just a 500-vote lead over her Democratic challenger Jackie Williamson.

Anne Stava MurrayAnne Stava Murray

81st District: Incumbent Democrat Anne Stava-Murray is the projected winner for the State House District 81 seat.

Stephanie KifowitStephanie Kifowit

84th District: Incumbent Democrat Stefanie Kifowit retains her seat in the 84th District and is running unopposed.

Harry Benton and Gabby ShanahanHarry Benton and Gabby Shanahan

97th District: Incumbent Democrat Harry Benton is 1,510 votes ahead of Republican Gabby Shanahan with 82% of votes counted.

State race: Illinois Senator

Incumbents appeared to have the upper hand in the Senate elections.

Headshot by Karina VillaHeadshot by Karina Villa

25th district: Incumbent Democrat Karina Villa is the projected winner for the state Senate District 25 seat.

Headshot by Rachel VenturaHeadshot by Rachel Ventura

43rd District: Incumbent Democrat Rachel Ventura is the projected winner for the state Senate District 43 seat.

Meg Loughran Cappel and Katie Deane SchlottmanMeg Loughran Cappel and Katie Deane Schlottman

49th District: Incumbent Democrat Meg Loughran Cappel has a 9,407-vote lead over Republican challenger Katie Deane-Schlottman.

County race: DuPage

In two of DuPage County's elections, candidates were less than 6,000 votes apart until the early morning hours, while other elections appeared to have clear winners.

Bob BerlinBob Berlin

Prosecutor: Incumbent Republican Robert “Bob” Berlin will remain DuPage County prosecutor for another term after running unopposed.

Candice Adams and Jaye WangCandice Adams and Jaye Wang

Court Clerk: Incumbent Democrat Candice Adams appeared to have defeated Republican challenger Jeremy “Jaye” Wang by a margin of more than 29,000 votes, with 100% of precincts reporting.

Bill White and Bob GroganBill White and Bob Grogan

District Auditor: Incumbent Democrat William “Bill” White held a lead over Republican challenger Bob Grogan by a margin of 2,715 votes with 100% of precincts reporting.

Headshots of Judith Lukas and Richard JorgensenHeadshots of Judith Lukas and Richard Jorgensen

coroner: Democrat Judith Lukas had a 5,388-vote lead over incumbent Republican Richard Jorgensen, with 100% of precincts reporting.

Portraits of Liz Chaplin and Nicole PraterPortraits of Liz Chaplin and Nicole Prater

Recorder: Democrat Elizabeth “Liz” Chaplin appeared headed for a victory against Republican challenger Nicole Prater, with a lead of more than 24,000 votes, as 100% of precincts reported.

DuPage County Board

For the two DuPage County Board seats where Naperville voters cast ballots in this election, it appeared as if an incumbent had been unseated.

Headshots of Lucy Chang Evans and Baron LeacockHeadshots of Lucy Chang Evans and Baron Leacock

Seat in District 3: Incumbent Democrat Lucy Chang Evans led Republican challenger Baron Leacock by 2,702 votes, with 100% of precincts reporting.

Headshots of Saba Haider and Patty GustinHeadshots of Saba Haider and Patty Gustin

Seat in District 5: Democrat Saba Haider held a lead over Republican incumbent Patricia “Patty” Gustin by 8,421 votes with 100% of precincts reporting

District race: Will

In the Will County election, incumbents appeared to have retained their seats, judging by early voting results.

Jennifer Bertino Tarrant and Charles "feed" Maher headshotsJennifer Bertino Tarrant and Charles "feed" Maher headshots

Managing Director: Incumbent Democrat Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant had a lead of nearly 7,300 votes over her Republican opponent Charles “Chuck” Maher, with 100% of precincts reporting.

Headshots of Andrea Lynn Chasteen and Diane HarrisHeadshots of Andrea Lynn Chasteen and Diane Harris

District clerk: Incumbent Democrat Andrea Lynn Chasteen led Republican challenger Diane Harris by 2,622 votes, with 100% of precincts reporting.

Portraits of Laurie Summers and Robert EnrightPortraits of Laurie Summers and Robert Enright

coroner: Incumbent Democrat Laurie Summers leads her Republican opponent Robert Enright by 12,083 votes, with 100% of precincts reporting.

KEvin Blackburn and James Robert BuiterKEvin Blackburn and James Robert Buiter

District Auditor: Incumbent Democrat Kevin “Duffy” Blackburn appeared to be clinging to his post with a 5,463-vote lead over Republican challenger James Robert Buiter, with 100% of precincts reporting.

Annette Parker and Michelle StiffAnnette Parker and Michelle Stiff

District Clerk: Republican Annette Parker leads Democratic opponent Michelle Stiff by 3,661 votes, with 100% of precincts reporting.

Karen Stukel and Raquel MitchellKaren Stukel and Raquel Mitchell

Recorder of deeds: Incumbent Democrat Karen Stukel appeared to have secured a victory over Republican challenger Raquel Mitchell, with a margin of 15,711 votes, all counties reported.

James GlasgowJames Glasgow

Prosecutor: Incumbent Democrat James Glasgow will remain in office for another term as Will County prosecutor and is running unopposed.

Will County Board

A newcomer has apparently claimed one of the two seats on the District 10 board, ousting one of the incumbents.

Julie Berkowicz, Meta Mueller and Kelly HickeyJulie Berkowicz, Meta Mueller and Kelly Hickey

District 10: Democrat Kelly Hickey appears to have secured one of the two 10th District board seats, while incumbent Republican Julie Berkowicz wins the other seat. Democratic incumbent Meta Mueller trailed Berkowicz by 2,206 votes.

Referendums

State of Illinois

Illinois voters had to vote on three referendums. Here's how the majority fell to everyone.

  • When asked whether candidates should face civil prosecution if they interfere with election workers, the majority voted Yes.
  • Asked whether the Illinois Constitution should be amended to impose a new 3% income tax on income of more than $1 million to raise money for property tax relief, the majority voted Yes.
  • When asked whether health insurance companies in Illinois should be required to cover medically assisted reproductive treatments, the majority voted Yes.

DuPage County Forest Preserve

Voters in DuPage County were asked whether they would approve an increase in the property tax rate to provide additional funding to the DuPage County Forest Preserve District. The majority, 271,163 voters, said Yeswith the measure apparently being adopted.

Indian Prairie School District 204

Voters were asked whether they would allow Indian Prairie School District 204 to continue to be taxed at the same rate once a previous loan for construction of Metea Valley High School is fully repaid by the end of 2026. This would allow the district to borrow $420 million in new debt to fund safety and infrastructure needs. The majority of DuPage and Will County voters said Yesthe proposal appears to be accepted.

All election results are currently unofficial, with some provisional and mail-in ballots still to be counted. The official results will be announced after the survey on Tuesday, November 26th.

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