Reaction from Dolton, Illinois residents as Jason House is expected to win over Tiffany Henyard in the Democratic primary election

In Dolton, Illinois, residents are feeling hopeful about the future of their neighborhood after the recent Democratic primary election.

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Trustee Jason House is projected to defeat incumbent Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.

“I feel great. I feel blessed. I feel happy. It’s time for a change, it really is,” Dolton Resident James Mines said.

According to the Cook County Clerk, with 100% of precincts reporting, House garnered nearly 88% of the vote while Henyard only received 12%.

“I’m proud of the residents who have spoken. They have spoken loudly and very clearly,” Dolton Business Owner Nona Fortineaux said.

House is expected to face independent candidate Casundra Hopson-Jordan in the April general election.

“Residents are eager for the city to focus on their needs and improve living conditions to boost morale,” Mines expressed.

ABC7 reached out to both Henyard and House on Wednesday for comment following Tuesday’s primary but have yet to hear back.

The election pit Henyard, who is under FBI scrutiny for her handling of Dolton finances, against House, who ran on Henyard’s ticket four years ago.

A probe led by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot found that Henyard’s handling of the village’s finances was riddled with overspending, leading to a federal investigation.

Her reelection bid for Thornton Township supervisor faltered after a Democratic caucus left her off the April ballot.