O’Neill Burke maintains narrow lead over Harris for state’s attorney

As Eileen O’Neill Burke’s lead over Clayton Harris III for state’s attorney stayed roughly the same Tuesday, both campaigns looked to expected vote tallies on Wednesday and Thursday to provide clarity in the Democratic primary race. But whether that results in a winner or a call for a recount remains to be seen. City and… Continue reading O’Neill Burke maintains narrow lead over Harris for state’s attorney

As mail-in numbers dwindle, O’Neill Burke’s lead over Harris in state’s attorney’s race is trimmed again

With the universe of returning mail-in ballots from the city and suburbs slowing considerably, retired Appellate Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke’s lead dipped below 1,700 votes Monday over university lecturer and government official Clayton Harris III in the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney. Harris on Monday afternoon registered just 1,643 votes behind O’Neill Burke… Continue reading As mail-in numbers dwindle, O’Neill Burke’s lead over Harris in state’s attorney’s race is trimmed again