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Kim Foxx
Former Cook County State's Attorney
Illinois
Kimberly M. Foxx is an American politician known for her tenure as Cook County State's Attorney from 2016 to 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, she managed the second largest prosecutor's office in the United States, overseeing approximately 700 attorneys and 1,100 employees. Foxx rose to prominence after defeating incumbent Anita Alvarez in the 2016 Democratic primary and winning the general election, a position she was re-elected to in 2020. Her academic background includes a Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Foxx's career has been diverse, including roles as Deputy Chief of Staff for Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Assistant Public Guardian, and Faculty Instructor at the National College of District Attorneys. She announced in 2023 that she would not seek re-election in 2024.
