Eileen O’Neill Burke Leads in Cook County State’s Attorney Democratic Primary

With votes still being counted, former Judge Eileen O’Neill Burke is ahead in the tight race to succeed Kim Foxx as Cook County State’s Attorney.

The Democratic primary for Cook County State’s Attorney features a close contest between Eileen O’Neill Burke and Clayton Harris III, with Burke currently leading.
Burke, known for her tough stance on crime, contrasts with Harris's approach, emphasizing restorative justice and racial disparities in sentencing.
The race is significant as the winner is expected to easily win the general election in the Democratic stronghold of Cook County.
Over $4 million has been contributed to the Democratic primary, with Burke receiving nearly triple the campaign funding of Harris.
The election comes as current State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, criticized for being soft on crime, did not seek a third term.