Eileen O’Neill Burke Wins State’s Attorney Primary Over Clayton Harris III

Former appellate judge Eileen O’Neill Burke emerged victorious in a tight Democratic primary race for Cook County state’s attorney, defeating Clayton Harris III, an attorney supported by the party.& The Associated Press confirmed the results on Friday. Expressing her gratitude, O’Neill Burke stated, “I am deeply honored to become the Democratic nominee for Cook County State’s Attorney. Congratulations to Clayton Harris for running a vigorous campaign. Despite our differences during this election, we both share a strong affection for our city and Cook County.” Harris conceded on Friday night and extended his congratulations to O’Neill Burke for her win. He emphasized their ongoing commitment to pursuing effective prosecutions for hate crimes, carjacking, armed robbery and gun violence that impact local communities. I am so proud of the campaign we ran, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to share my vision for a safer and more just Cook County with all of you. I’ve just called @EileenCookCnty to congratulate her on a hard fought victory. While we have fallen just a bit short of… pic.twitter.com/wkMTWEhDUj — Clayton Harris for Cook County State’s Attorney (@ClaytonforCook) March 29, 2024 & The race is open because State’s Attorney Kim Foxx chose...