tldrdaily.news logo
Tag

Cook County States Attorney

All articles tagged with #cook county states attorney

politics1 year ago

Eileen O'Neill Burke Emerges Victorious in Cook County State's Attorney Race

Eileen O’Neill Burke, the Democratic nominee for Cook County state’s attorney, acknowledges the need to improve her messaging after narrowly clinching the nomination over challenger Clayton Harris III. Despite being unfairly portrayed as tough on crime, she remains steadfast in her positions and aims to implement programs focused on rehabilitation. The race, which saw a significant lead shrink as mail-in ballots were tallied, ended with O’Neill Burke declaring victory and Harris conceding.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#cook-county-states-attorney#democratic-nomination#eileen-oneill-burke
politics1 year ago

"Burke's Victory in Cook County State's Attorney Race: Lessons in Winning and Losing"

Eileen O'Neill Burke, the Democratic nominee for Cook County State's Attorney, celebrated her victory after a close primary race and thanked her supporters at an event in Chicago. She expressed gratitude to voters and organized labor for their support and emphasized the importance of every vote. Burke, a former Appellate Court Judge, narrowly defeated Clayton Harris, III, and will now focus on the upcoming general election. She highlighted the challenges of the lengthy ballot counting process but emphasized her commitment to bringing change to Chicago.

via FOX 32 Chicago|
#cook-county-states-attorney#democratic-nominee#eileen-oneill-burke
politics1 year ago

"Eileen O'Neill Burke's Path to Victory in Cook County State's Attorney Race"

Eileen O'Neill Burke, the Democratic nominee for Cook County state's attorney, held a victory event in the West Loop after winning the primary election by a margin of fewer than 1,600 votes. She emphasized the importance of every vote and will now face Republican Bob Fioretti and Libertarian Andrew Kopinski in November's general election.

via WLS-TV|
#cook-county-states-attorney#democratic-primary#eileen-oneill-burke
politics1 year ago

Eileen O'Neill Burke emerges victorious in Cook County state's attorney primary

Former appellate judge Eileen O’Neill Burke wins the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney, defeating attorney Clayton Harris III. The race, open due to State’s Attorney Kim Foxx's decision not to seek a third term, was highly competitive. O’Neill Burke, who led in fundraising with support from top Republican donors, emphasized the need for a fair criminal justice system and safer communities. With Cook County being predominantly Democratic, she is expected to win the November election.

via The Associated Press|
#chicago#cook-county-states-attorney#democratic-primary
politics1 year ago

Eileen O'Neill Burke Emerges Victorious in Cook County State's Attorney Democratic Primary

Former Appellate Judge Eileen O’Neill Burke secured the Democratic nomination for Cook County state’s attorney over opponent Clayton Harris III, with a narrow victory of 50.15% of the vote. Despite a close race and the possibility of unreturned mail-in ballots, O’Neill Burke's lead remained steady, prompting Harris to acknowledge the loss. The race was seen as a barometer of voters’ appetite for a tougher approach to criminal justice amid a pandemic-era increase in crimes. O’Neill Burke, considered more conservative, campaigned on being tougher on crime, while Harris emphasized balancing safety with continuing reforms.

via Chicago Tribune|
#clayton-harris-iii#cook-county-states-attorney#democratic-primary
politics1 year ago

O'Neill Burke Secures Victory in Chicago State's Attorney Primary

Former Illinois Appellate Court Judge Eileen O’Neill Burke secured the Democratic nomination for Cook County state’s attorney, narrowly defeating Clayton Harris III after a prolonged vote count. O’Neill Burke declared victory as mail ballots sealed her lead, prompting Harris to concede. The primary race was seen as a referendum on incumbent Kim Foxx's progressive policies, with O’Neill Burke positioning herself as tough on crime while embracing many of Foxx's initiatives. She will now face Republican Bob Fioretti and Libertarian Andrew Charles Kopinski in the general election.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#clayton-harris-iii#cook-county#cook-county-states-attorney
politics1 year ago

Eileen O'Neill Burke Secures Victory in Cook County State's Attorney Election

Eileen O'Neill Burke wins the Democratic primary for Cook County state's attorney, with Clayton Harris III conceding and his campaign deciding not to seek a recount. O'Neill Burke will face republican Bob Fioretti and libertarian Andrew Kopinski in the general election. Both candidates expressed gratitude and commitment to criminal justice reform in their statements.

via WLS-TV|
#clayton-harris-iii#cook-county-states-attorney#democratic-primary
politics1 year ago

"Former Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke Secures Democratic Primary Victory in Chicago Prosecutor Race"

Former appellate judge Eileen O’Neill Burke wins the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney over Clayton Harris III, expressing gratitude to voters and emphasizing the need for a fair criminal justice system. The race, open due to State’s Attorney Kim Foxx's decision not to seek a third term, was competitive, with O’Neill Burke leading in fundraising and Harris garnering endorsements. With Cook County being predominantly Democratic, O’Neill Burke is expected to win the November election, where she will face Republican Alderman Bob Fioretti and Libertarian Andrew Charles Kopinski.

via WGN TV Chicago|
#chicago#cook-county-states-attorney#democratic-primary
politics1 year ago

"Uncounted Ballots Tighten Cook County State's Attorney Race"

The race for Cook County state’s attorney tightened to just 2,000 votes as city election officials acknowledged a mail-in ballot miscalculation, with retired Appellate Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke holding a slight lead over Clayton Harris III. The Chicago Board of Elections initially reported an incorrect number of mail-in ballots, leading to confusion and frustration for both campaigns. The weekend tallying was done under the watchful eye of attorneys and poll watchers from both campaigns, with approximately 47,000 outstanding mail-in ballots in the city. The winner will be the favorite in the November general election against Republican Bob Fioretti.

via Chicago Tribune|
#chicago-board-of-elections#cook-county-states-attorney#democratic-candidates
politics1 year ago

"Close Race and Ballot Mistake: Cook County State's Attorney Election Update"

The Chicago Board of Elections has acknowledged an error in the unofficial vote count for the Democratic primary race for Cook County state's attorney, with over 10,000 vote-by-mail ballots mistakenly left out. Eileen O'Neill Burke is currently leading Clayton Harris III by nearly 4,800 votes, and the counting process is ongoing with the expectation of a winner before the April 2 deadline for late-arriving ballots. Regardless of the tight race, Illinois law does not mandate an automatic recount, but the losing candidate within 5% of the winner can request one.

via WLS-TV|
#chicago-board-of-elections#cook-county-states-attorney#democratic-primary
politics1 year ago

"Mail-In Ballot Count Delays Outcome of Cook County State's Attorney Race"

The Cook County State's Attorney race in Illinois remains undecided as mail-in ballots are still being counted, with Eileen O'Neill Burke holding a slight lead over Clayton Harris III. With thousands of outstanding mail-in ballots, the Democratic nominee for Cook County State's Attorney is yet to be determined. Both candidates are cautiously optimistic about the outcome, and election officials expect to have a winner before the April 2 deadline, with no automatic recount mandated by Illinois law. The Democratic nominee will face Republican Bob Fioretti and Libertarian Andrew Charles Kopinski in the November general election.

via WLS-TV|
#cook-county-states-attorney#democratic-nomination#election-results
politics1 year ago

"Too Close to Call: Illinois Primary Election Results and Cook County State's Attorney Race"

The results of three major races in the Illinois Primary Election remain too close to call as mail-in ballots are still being processed, with Chicago's voter turnout reported as shockingly low. The race for the Democratic Party's nominee for Cook County State's Attorney is still undecided, while the proposed real estate transfer tax and the Republican Congressional race in the 12th district are also being closely watched. Meanwhile, Rep. Danny Davis and Rep. Chuy García have been projected to win their respective Democratic primary races, and both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have secured victories in the Illinois presidential primaries.

via NBC Chicago|
#chicago-board-of-elections#cook-county-states-attorney#illinois-primary-election
politics1 year ago

"2024 Cook County State's Attorney Race Too Close to Call"

The race for the Democratic Party's nominee for Cook County State's Attorney in Illinois remains too close to call, with Eileen O'Neill Burke holding a narrow lead over Clayton Harris. With 99% of precincts reporting, they are separated by roughly 9,000 votes, and mail-in ballots are still being processed. The Chicago Board of Elections expects a clearer picture by the weekend, and noted shockingly low voter turnout of only 20% of registered voters in Chicago. The race is closely watched as both candidates seek to replace incumbent Kim Foxx, with former Ald. Bob Fioretti as the lone Republican on the ballot and Andrew Charles Kopinski representing the Libertarian party in November.

via NBC Chicago|
#cook-county-states-attorney#democratic-party#election-results
politics1 year ago

"2024 Illinois and Ohio Primary Election Results: Trump and Biden Secure Nominations"

The Illinois primary election results are still being tallied, with several races remaining too close to call. Voters can track live results on NBC Chicago's website and app, with mail-in ballots continuing to be processed. Chicago's voter turnout was reported as "shockingly low," and voters will choose nominees for various races including the presidential race, members of Congress, and state representatives. Notable races include the Cook County State's Attorney nomination and the proposed real estate transfer tax in Chicago, while incumbent Rep. Mike Bost faces Darren Bailey in the 12th district Congressional race.

via NBC Chicago|
#chicago#congressional-races#cook-county-states-attorney
politics1 year ago

"2024 Illinois Primary: Cook County State's Attorney Race Too Close to Call"

The Cook County state's attorney's race between Eileen O'Neill Burke and Clayton Harris III remains too close to call, with Burke currently leading by 11,000 votes and nearly 160,000 mail-in ballots still outstanding. Both candidates addressed their supporters on election night, emphasizing the importance of counting every vote. The outcome may not be known for several more days, and the possibility of a recount looms as Illinois law allows for a recount request if the trailing candidate is within 5% of the leader's vote total.

via WLS-TV|
#cook-county-states-attorney#democratic-primary#election-results