Former appellate court Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke has won the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney over attorney Clayton Harris III. The race is open because State’s Attorney Kim Foxx decided not to seek a third term. It was among the most spirited and competitive contests in the March 19 Illinois primary. The Associated Press called that race Friday. O’Neill Burke led in fundraising, but Harris had numerous endorsements including from labor unions and establishment Democrats. O’Neill Burke served as judge both in appellate court and in Cook County. She was also an attorney in the state’s attorney’s office. She is expected to win the November election.
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Clayton Harris III and Eileen O’Neill Burke are competing in the Democratic primary to succeed Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. Bob Fioretti is running unopposed in the Republican primary. Votes will be counted in contested races after polls close in Illinois at 7 p.m. Central. See statewide election results here. Last minute questions about voting? View our voter guide. Here is one for .