Marisela Villegas leading the Democratic race for Kane County recorder

Unofficial vote totals show Marisela Villegas leading Brenda Rodgers in the race for the Democratic candidate for Kane County recorder. The winner likely will face incumbent Republican Sandy Wegman in the Nov. 5 general election.

As of 2:59 p.m. March 22, with all precincts reporting, unofficial vote totals showed Villegas with 10,674 votes and Rodgers with 10,216 votes. Turnout was 7.51%.

Mail-in primary ballots had to be postmarked no later than March 19. Final election results are expected to be certified April 2.

Wegman, who was unopposed on the Republican slate, is seeking reelection for what would be her seventh term as county recorder.