Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has held on to her seat after a challenge from newcomer Bill Conway in the Democratic primary Tuesday.
“I want to help make Cook County a more inclusive and thriving community, where everyone is welcome,” she said. “I pledge to keep pushing for that change, that is fair, that is just, that is equitable, that will keep our communities safe,” she said.
Foxx had 56% of the vote, while Conway received just 27.6%. The race not being as close as pundits had predicted.
Conway addressed his supporters at his downtown campaign headquarters. “Obviously, things didn’t go our way today,” he said.
“This race was heated, but at the end of the day as Democrats, we both care deeply about our justice system, and I hope Ms. Foxx is able to enact so many of the reforms it desperately needs.”
Foxx faced was vilified by officials due to her involvement with theJussie Smollett. Initially, Smollett’s case was treated as a hate crime, but as more details surrounding the incident emerged, he was charged with 16 counts of disorderly conduct. Foxx recused herself from the case after the counts were abruptly dropped. Officials slammed her for remaining involved in the case from a distance after several emails and text proved that continued to take in interest in the case.
But despite the controversy, Fox prevailed.
“This win is about all of us. I’ve spent the last four years working to reform a system that is not representative of the communities it serves – I’m ready to continue this work,” Foxx said.
