Kane Co. State's Attorney's Office Responds To Election Day Complaints

KANE COUNTY, IL — The Kane County State's Attorney's Office investigated five complaints during Tuesday's general primary election.

Representatives from the state's attorney's office fielded the complaints while answering calls for the county's election complaint hotline from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, according to a news release from the state's attorney's office.

“The General Primary Election Day ran smoothly and with integrity. The Kane County Clerk’s Office and election judges worked hard to make the day accessible and efficient for all voters," said Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser. "I am pleased to have supported them in their efforts and I thank the Kane County Sheriff’s Office for their presence and assistance as well.”

Throughout the day, attorneys also traveled around the county's voting precincts to address concerns and ensure compliance with the Illinois Election Code.

Here is a look at the various complaints:

• A voter refused to take off a hat that was supportive of a candidate on the ballot. The complaint was investigated and appropriate actions were taken in consultation with election judges to address the concern raised, according to prosecutors.
• An individual was reportedly passing out campaign materials at the door to a polling place. The complaint was investigated and appropriate actions were taken in consultation with election judges to address the concern raised, according to prosecutors.
• A caller said they felt intimidated by a poll watcher who was also a candidate on the ballot. The complaint was investigated and appropriate actions were taken in consultation with election judges to address the concern raised, according to prosecutors.
• A complaint regarding the audible disclosure of personal information during voter registration was addressed in accordance with election regulations. The Illinois Election Code requires election judges to verify voter information and permits poll watchers to be able to hear voter information.
• A fifth incident was in regard to a missing race on a voter's ballot. Following an inquiry by the state’s attorney's office, it was determined that a boundary error had affected a small number of voters. The County Clerk’s Office is continuing to investigate and correct the issue.

Individuals with questions about election rules or voting access can goto the Kane County Clerk’s website.