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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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O'Neill Burke Maintains Lead as Cook County State's Attorney Race Enters Second Week

In the Democratic primary for Cook County state's attorney, Eileen O'Neill Burke has widened her lead over Clayton Harris III by more than 1,600 votes, with Burke holding 263,527 votes to Harris' 261,890. The race is still too close to call, but the winner is expected to win outright in November, with the possibility of a decision by early next week.

politics1 year ago

"O'Neill Burke Holds Narrow Lead in Cook County State's Attorney Race"

The Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney remains too close to call, with Eileen O’Neill Burke holding a narrow lead over Clayton Harris III as mail-in ballots continue to be counted. Burke, who stepped down from the appellate court to run, leads in the suburbs while Harris leads in the city. The race is seen as a referendum on the legacy of current State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, with Burke distancing herself from Foxx's policies while Harris supports them.

politics1 year ago

"Mail-In Ballots Shift State's Attorney Race in Eileen O'Neill Burke's Favor"

Eileen O’Neill Burke holds a slight lead over Clayton Harris III in the Cook County state’s attorney race, with 84% of the vote counted and about 109,000 mail-in ballots outstanding. Both candidates are waiting for the remaining votes to be tallied before commenting on the election's outcome. The winner will face Republican Bob Fioretti and Libertarian Andrew Charles Kopinski in the November general election. The race has been marked by a contentious and often negative primary, with O’Neill Burke seeking to distance herself from incumbent Kim Foxx and Harris signaling he would carry on or expand several of Foxx’s policies.