As part of the 2024 General Election, Greene County voters considered a local referendum to separate from Cook County and form a new state. Here’s how the referendum appeared on the Greene County ballot:
“Shall the County Board of Greene County correspond with the boards of other counties of Illinois outside of Cook County about the possibility of separating from Cook County to form a new state, and to seek admission to the Union as such, subject to the approval of the people?”
Greene County voters overwhelmingly supported the referendum, with percentages breaking down as follows:
- Yes: 74%
- No: 26%
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