District Attorney of Philadelphia, Larry Krasner
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While the main race in the city is the Democratic contest for D.A.., there also are judicial contests, and ballot questions. The results are being updates as the votes are counted.
No Republicans have filed to run for any of Philadelphia’s open judgeships this year, meaning the Democratic primary victors are all but guaranteed to win.
Just 16.3% of voters participated in Tuesday's primary election in Philadelphia, causing at least one watchdog group to raise alarms over voter apathy.
The polls were open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 20, with residents voting under Pennsylvania’s closed primary system.
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Challenger Corey O’Connor ousted Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election, beating an incumbent in a race that hinged on how Gainey was handling city finances, affordable housing and public safety.
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.
Voting locations across Philadelphia reported low turnout for the morning and early afternoon of Tuesday's primary elections that focused on judicial races and district attorney.