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Originally Published 1 year ago — by WLS-TV
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WLS-TV
The Democratic race for Cook County's state's attorney remains too close to call, with Eileen O'Neill Burke leading by 2,015 votes over Clayton Harris III. Mail-in ballots are still being tallied, and an additional 9,100 votes received before Election Day were mistakenly left out of the total initially reported. Both campaigns are closely monitoring the vote count process, and the possibility of a recount remains.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Block Club Chicago
The Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney is extremely close, with Eileen O’Neill Burke leading Clayton Harris III by just 2,015 votes after the latest mail-in ballots were counted, shrinking the gap even further. The Chicago Board of Elections admitted to underreporting the number of mail ballots received by Election Day, causing confusion and social media backlash. Both campaigns have not declared victory or conceded, and the winner will face Republican Bob Fioretti and Libertarian Andrew Charles Kopinski in the November general election.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Chicago Tribune
Eileen O’Neill Burke holds a narrow lead of about 4,800 votes over Clayton Harris III in the Cook County state’s attorney Democratic primary, with thousands of mail-in ballots still outstanding. Harris has been slowly narrowing the gap, securing about 61% of the 9,400 Democratic votes tallied on Saturday. An unexpected influx of 10,000 to 11,000 ballots will be counted on Sunday, affecting the race's outcome. The contest remains closely watched as a barometer of local Democrats' stance on the prosecutor's office's approach. Both campaigns are monitoring the count, with the city and suburban ballots still being processed through April 2.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WLS-TV
The race for the Democratic nomination for Cook County state's attorney is tightening, with Eileen O'Neill Burke leading Clayton Harris III by fewer than 4,800 votes. Both candidates are closely monitoring the counting of outstanding mail-in ballots, with the possibility of a recount looming if the margin remains within 5%. The Democratic nominee will face Republican Bob Fioretti and Libertarian Andrew Charles Kopinski in the November general election.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Chicago Tribune
The Democratic primary race for Cook County state’s attorney remains tight as both candidates, Eileen O’Neill Burke and Clayton Harris III, refrain from declaring victory or conceding defeat, urging patience as mail-in ballots continue to be tabulated. O’Neill Burke holds a narrow lead over Harris, with outstanding mail-in votes expected to play a significant role in the final outcome. The winner will face former Chicago Alderman Bob Fioretti in the general election, with the potential to become the first Republican state's attorney in Cook County since 1992. The breakdown of voting preferences across different areas of Chicago reflects differing support for the candidates' approaches to criminal justice.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced she will not seek reelection after serving two terms marked by criticism of her policies and handling of high-profile cases. Foxx was criticized over her office's progressive policy choices and their perceived impact on crime in Chicago. Her handling of the Jussie Smollett case also drew widespread criticism. Foxx promised a more strategic approach to fighting violent crime and was among the first wave of reform-minded prosecutors to be elected in big cities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WGN TV Chicago
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced that she will not seek re-election for a third term in 2024. Foxx, who won her first term in 2016, focused on social justice reform during her tenure, including righting wrongful convictions and lessening charges on non-violent crimes. However, she faced criticism from the Chicago Police Department and Mayor Lori Lightfoot on charging decisions and the handling of high-profile cases like Jussie Smollett. Foxx's eight years in office will remain historic as the first Black woman to hold the office.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX 32 Chicago
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has announced that she will not seek reelection in 2024 after serving two terms. Foxx has faced intense criticism for her handling of high-profile cases and for not being tough on criminals. Her decision to not charge actor Jussie Smollett with filing a false report and her handling of R. Kelly's sex abuse cases have been particularly controversial. Foxx won the office in 2016 with support from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.