Eileen O'Neill Burke Wins Democratic Primary for Cook County State's Attorney

With a narrow lead, Burke declares victory while opponent Harris awaits final mail-in votes before conceding.

Eileen O'Neill Burke, former appellate justice, declared victory in the Cook County state's attorney Democratic primary, leading Clayton Harris III by 1,556 votes.
Clayton Harris III has not conceded, opting to wait for the last of the valid mail-in ballots to be counted by the April 2 deadline.
The Chicago Board of Elections does not expect all 45,000 unreturned mail ballots to meet the postmark deadline, as returns have dwindled.
Burke campaigned on being tougher on crime, while Harris focused on balancing safety with continued reforms in the prosecutor's office.
Burke's victory is seen as part of a shift away from the legacy of progressive Democrats in big city prosecutor offices.