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Reply Contested races for the mayor s office and five City Council seats drew more St. Charles voters to the polls in 2021 than in 2017. (Mark Konkol/Patch) ST. CHARLES, IL Voter turnout in St. Charles was higher in this spring s local races than the 2017 election, thanks in part to the contest for the mayor s office at the top of the ballot. Ald. Lora Vitek defeated fellow Ald. Maureen Lewis last week in the race to replace outgoing Mayor Raymond Rogina, unofficial election results show. That matchup, as well as contests for five seats on the City Council, led to a small increase in voter turnout in 2021 compared to 2017. ....
An earlier version misspelled Jennifer Konen s name. There will be at least three contested mayor and village president elections this spring in the Fox Valley, including in St. Charles and Sugar Grove. St. Charles aldermen Maureen Lewis and Lora Vitek are seeking to become the city s next mayor and submitted their nominating petitions Monday, the first day of filing for most municipal and school positions in the April 6 consolidated election. Incumbent Mayor Ray Rogina isn t seeking reelection.
Meanwhile, Sugar Grove Village President Sean Michels, who has held the office since 1999, is being challenged by village Trustee Jennifer Konen, who has been on the board less than two years. ....
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