Chronically low, local voter turnout concerns candidates

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Chronically low, local voter turnout concerns candidates

Despite relatively low voter turnout in past municipal elections, Oak Park candidates are encouraging eligible residents to cast their ballots in the April 1 consolidated election. In 2023, 40,359 residents in Oak Park were registered to vote. But only 7,327 ballots were cast. That means only about 18% of voters chose the fate of the village, at least until the next election cycle. That 18% alone chose the next village trustees, library trustees…