O'Neill Burke Secures Victory in Chicago State's Attorney Primary
TL;DR
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.
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- It's over (finally)! Ten days later, O'Neill Burke declares victory, Harris concedes in state's attorney primary Chicago Sun-Times
- O'Neill Burke wins Democratic primary for state's attorney Chicago Tribune
- Cook County state's attorney election results today: Eileen O'Neill Burke wins primary election over Clayton Harris III WLS-TV
- Former Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke wins Democratic primary in Chicago-area prosecutor’s race WGN TV Chicago
- Harris edges a few votes closer to O'Neill Burke as state's attorney primary nears counting finish line Chicago Sun-Times
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