Heather Kent to seek countywide O'Brien vacancy; September 12 fundraiser set

Assistant State's Attorney Heather Anne Kent has announced plans to seek the O'Brien vacancy in the 2020 Democratic Primary. That's a link to the campaign website in the preceding sentence; a link has also been added to the blog Sidebar. There is also a campaign Facebook page.

Kent has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 2006, according to ARDC. Her campaign bio notes that Kent has spent her career in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, where she is currently assigned to the felony trial division. She has previously served in the Child Protection Division of that office. A graduate of St. Ignatius High School, Kent earned her undergraduate degree at Providence College in Rhode Island and her J.D. from DePaul University School of Law.

Kent's supporters have organized a fundraiser in support of her campaign for Thursday, September 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pony Inn, 1638 W. Belmont. Tickets are $100 each, but government employees will be admitted for $60, and sponsorships are available ($250 - Bronze, $500 - Silver, $1,000 Gold). For more information about the event, or to reserve tickets, visit the candidate's website or email info@heatherkentforjudge.com.