2024 Will County Executive election
November 5, 2024
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Results: Bertino-Tarrant: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Maher: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 2024 Will County Executive election was held on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Democratic County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant ran for re-election to a second term. She was challenged by former County Board Member Chuck Maher, the Republican nominee. Bertino-Tarrant campaigned her success in her first term, pointing to her work in "buil[ding] good, trusting relationships with local entities as well as departments within the county offices." Maher, who left office in 2019, said that he re-entered politics to challenge Bertino-Tarrant because of a need to cut spending and taxes, and argued that Bertino-Tarrant fostered a poor relationship with the County Board.[1]
Bertino-Tarrant ultimately won re-election, but by a reduced margin, winning 52 percent of the vote to Maher's 48 percent.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, incumbent County Executive[3]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant | 31,588 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 31,588 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Chuck Maher, former County Board Member[3]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck Maher | 28,829 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 28,829 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (inc.) | 162,733 | 51.57% | |
| Republican | Chuck Maher | 152,817 | 48.43% | |
| Total votes | 315,550 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ Mullins, Michelle (October 16, 2024). "Naperville Republican Charles Maher challenges Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant for Will County executive". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ Okon, Bob (November 7, 2024). "Will County Executive Bertino-Tarrant holds lead in reelection bid". Shaw Local. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ a b Mullins, Michelle (December 5, 2023). "Few primaries in Will County races with all countywide incumbents seeking reelection". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ "March 19, 2024 - General Primary Election - Official Results - For Chief Executive Officer". Will County Clerk. April 9, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ "March 19, 2024 - General Primary Election - Official Results - For Chief Executive Officer". Will County Clerk. April 9, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ "November 5, 2024 General Election - Official Results - For Chief executive Officer". Will County Clerk. November 26, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2025.