Donna More grew up in Evanston and as a teenager accompanied her father to the criminal court building to watch him argue cases. More credits that experience with helping her decide to become an attorney like her father. Four years ago, More challenged then-Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and the current incumbent, Kim Foxx, in the Democratic primary. She is a former general counsel for the Illinois Gaming Board. Now, More says she wants the position because she brings legal credentials, felony trial experience and independence to the office.
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Age: 62
Education: Juris Doctor, Georgetown Law; Master of Arts, Northwestern University, Bachelor of Arts, Tufts University
Residence: Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood
Occupation: Attorney, partner at Fox Rothschild
Personal: Married to public relations expert Hud Englehart
Political experience: Never held elected office
Three key positions: 1) End cash bail for nonviolent offenders; 2) Devote more funding for mental health services; 3) Convict dangerous criminals by enforcing zero tolerance for violent crimes.
Website: www.donnamore.com
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Lesser-known Donna More presses on in Cook County prosecutor’s race
Former prosecutor Donna More announces Democratic challenge to Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx
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