Politics & Government
Darien Electrical Aggregation Referendum Passes
Darien residents vote on whether to allow the city to negotiate electric rates on their behalf. Check here for results throughout the night.

Updated: 10:34 p.m.
Second time's the charm.
Darien residents voted just about 63 percent in favor of electrical aggregation Tuesday during the Illinois primary. The city will now be able to on behalf of residents with the goal of achieving a .
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Residents were asked to vote on the following question:
“Shall the City of Darien have the Authority to arrange for the supply of electricity for its residential and small commercial retail customers who have not opted out of such program?”
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first posed the question to voters a little less than 12 months ago. The measure failed during the April 2011 consolidated election.
Electrical Aggregation Referendum
Precincts reporting: 31/31
Votes Percentage Yes 2,204 63.46 No 1,269 36.54
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