Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser is investigating an issue concerning the county’s April 4 election following a website crash on election night that prompted concerns from some residents in recent weeks.
Dozens of residents have spoken out during recent Kane County Board and committee meetings, with many claiming vote totals were different after the county clerk’s website went offline on election night.
Mosser said she has already begun investigating the matter during a Kane County Board Public Service Committee meeting April 20, which began with an hour of public comments expressing distrust and concern about the election issue.
Mosser said she has received numerous complaints from county residents and they will be able to meet with her and an investigator to discuss their comments.
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Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog called on Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham to attend the recent meeting and answer questions, but he was not in attendance.
Public Service Committee Chair Jarett Sanchez said Cunningham was asked to attend.
“We can’t compel elected officials to do anything,” Sanchez said. “He was invited and suggested he should come.”
Cunningham later told The Beacon-News that his office welcomes the investigation and they are awaiting results.
“I feel confident things will be fine and when that comes out, I’ll make a statement,” Cunningham said. “It’s always good to have extra eyes to keep track of what is going on, so we see this as a good opportunity.”
Mosser said around 8:45 p.m. April 4, unofficial election results were posted and took a significant jump in numbers. The county clerk’s website then went offline, and when it came back there was a disparity between the new numbers and the initial numbers, she said.
The county clerk’s office certified the results of the election on April 18.
Mosser said she will make a public report on the findings after the investigation is complete. The results will either be discussed during the next Kane County Board Public Service Committee meeting on May 18 or they will host a special meeting if the investigation is completed before then.
“I know this report will be honest and based on pure facts,” Pierog said.