Larry Krasner, Pat Dugan face off in primary
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That’s the question for Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who all but ensured himself a third term in office by winning Tuesday’s Democratic primary against former Municipal Court Judge Pat Dugan.
Philadelphia Democrat District Attorney Lawrence Krasner survived a primary challenge from Judge Pat Dugan on Tuesday, but the two could potentially face a rematch in November.
Philadelphia voters approved three ballot questions during the primary election, including a measure that will bring more oversight to the city's prisons system. The others will increase funding for affordable housing and create an ombudsman role to the Office of Homeless Services.
Primary election day in Philly went off without a hitch. In the biggest race, incumbent Larry Krasner defeated Pat Dugan to be the Democratic nominee for DA in November.
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In deep-blue Philadelphia, the GOP is urging its primary voters to write in the Democrat challenging Soros-backed DA Larry Krasner in the hopes of getting him to the general election.
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The high-profile race for Philly district proved of low interest to voters, with one official saying the action at the polls was “slow, very slow.”
Table of Contents The Northeast Democratic Club, made up of ward leaders, is hoping to see a big local turnout in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for district attorney. Of the 14 wards in the Northeast,