Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner fends off primary challenge from moderate Democrat
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has won the Democratic nomination to set him up for a third term in office, fending off a more moderate challenger, Decision Desk HQ projects.
Krasner defeated former Municipal Court Judge Pat Dugan in a race that served as a proxy battle between the progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic Party. A self-identified progressive, Krasner has been a common target for Republicans pushing back against liberal-leaning cities’ handling of crime and public safety issues.
Krasner has made several major changes to the district attorney’s office during his time in office, which began in 2018. He ended prosecutions for possession of marijuana, reduced sentencing for certain crimes and pushed to eliminate cash bail for nonviolent offenses.
Dugan agreed with Krasner on numerous points, including on cash bail, sentencing reform and broader opposition to mass incarceration. But they differed on issues like the death penalty, a policy that Krasner entirely opposes and Dugan believes should be used in rare, extreme cases.
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5310694-philadelphia-district-attorney-larry-krasner-wins/
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