Cook County Votes: State’s Attorney, School Board Races to Shape Justice and Education

Photo Credit: Dean Wampler, Flickr Today, Cook County voters have several critical races to consider beyond the Presidential election between Kamala D. Harris and Donald J. Trump. Luckily, Illinoisians who are not registered to vote can still register and vote in today’s general election (see here for more info on “Grace Period Registration”) Here’s a quick guide to critical local races in Cook County that could shape the future of criminal justice and consequential education matters: Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke (Democrat) – Ballot #54 Robert W. Fioretti (Republican) – Ballot #55 Andrew Charles Kopinski (Libertarian) – Ballot #56 This election will determine the State’s Attorney for a four-year term. Candidates will bring diverse perspectives on issues such as criminal justice reform, community safety, and prosecutorial priorities. Chicago Public Schools School Board Elections The school board elections in various districts will impact decisions around school policies, funding, and educational initiatives. Here are the candidates running in each district: District 1 (Far Northwest Side): Jennifer Custer (Nonpartisan), Michelle Pierre (Nonpartisan) District 2 (North Side): Margaret Cullerton Hooper, Ebony DeBerry, Kate Doyle, Bruce Leon (all Nonpartisan) District 3 (Near Northwest Side): Jason Dones, Carlos Rivas Jr. (both Nonpartisan) District 4...