Elgin Man Accused of Threatening Gov. Bruce Rauner

Photo caption: Gov. Bruce Rauner

Bail has been set at $50,000 for an Elgin man accused of leaving a voicemail death threat for Gov. Bruce Rauner, the Elgin Courier-News reports.

Jesse M. Kuzma, 31, of the 1100 block of West Highland Avenue, is charged with a felony count of threatening a public official.

Kane County Assistant State's Attorney Scott Schwertley told the Daily Herald Kuzma left a message with Rauner’s office at 11 p.m. on Friday. In the voicemail he stated, “If I ever see you, consider this your death threat."

If released on bond, Kuzma will be placed on electronic home monitoring and will need to surrender any weapons and gun owner cards, according to the Daily Herald.

Kuzma remained in custody at the Kane County Jail as of Wednesday afternoon, according to online jail records.