Cook County State's Attorney Race Nears Conclusion Amid Mail-In Vote Controversy

The race between Eileen O’Neill Burke and Clayton Harris III tightens as the Chicago Board of Elections acknowledges a significant mail-in ballot miscalculation.

The Chicago Board of Elections revealed a miscalculation in mail-in ballot counts, tightening the race for Cook County State's Attorney to just 2,000 votes.
Eileen O’Neill Burke leads Clayton Harris III with a dwindling margin as mail-in ballots continue to be counted.
More than 9,000 unaccounted mail-in ballots discovered, fueling concerns and frustrations among both campaigns.
Illinois' liberal mail-in voting rules and the slow vote counting process have sparked calls for reform to ensure faster and more reliable election outcomes.
Officials anticipate a large number of outstanding mail-in ballots, with the final count expected to continue into the week.