Eileen O’Neill Burke is a lifelong Democrat, prosecutor, criminal defense attorney and judge running for Cook County State’s Attorney. She’s running because she loves Chicago and raised her kids here. As a prosecutor, she stood up for victims by going after those in the Catholic Church who covered up the abuse of children.
As State’s Attorney, Eileen will crack down on illegal guns, prosecute violent crime and ensure that our justice system is fair to all by providing alternative pathways other than prosecution for those struggling with drugs and mental health. Eileen will also form the first-ever Choice Protection Unit to protect women’s reproductive rights from threats and harassment. Eileen will be the change that Chicago needs.
On her campaign, Eileen has been endorsed by Democrats like Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Congressman Mike Quigley, Alderwoman Pat Dowell, Alderwoman Monique Scott, Rep. Margaret Croke, Sen. Sara Feigenholtz, the Chicago Tribune, the Southland Black Chamber of Commerce, and more than 13 labor unions across Chicago.
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Eileen’s opponent, Clayton Harris, is politics as usual. He’s a corporate anti-union lobbyist who led efforts to deny workers fair wages, worksite protections like bathroom breaks, and the fundamental right to form a union. As a corporate lobbyist, he directed tens of thousands of dollars to anti-choice Republicans including “the most anti-woman nominee to ever run for Illinois Governor.” He even personally contributed to anti-abortion Republican Ethan Hastert.
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Early voting is open now. Turnout is expected to be low and your vote could make the difference. Learn more about Eileen at www.justiceforcookcounty.com. Learn more about how to vote for Eileen below:
If you live in the City of Chicago:
- Want to vote by mail? Click here to request to vote-by-mail! Ballots must be requested by March 14th.
- Want to vote on election day? Click here to find your polling place! Polls are open on Tuesday, March 19th from 7am – 7pm.
- Want to vote early in-person? Early voting starts Feb. 19th at the Chicago City Loop Supersite (191 N Clark). Early voting in all 50 wards starts on March 4th. Click here to see a list of all early voting locations!
- Want to register to vote? Click here to register online and find out more information.
If you live in Cook County:
- Want to vote by mail? Click here to request to vote-by-mail! Ballots must be requested by March 14th.
- Want to vote on election day? Click here to find your polling place! Polls are open on Tuesday, March 19th from 7am – 7pm.
- Want to vote early in-person? Early voting starts Feb. 21st at numerous sites across Cook County and expands to even more on March 4th. Click here to see a list of all early voting locations!
- Want to register to vote? Click here to register online and find out more information.