District Attorney Larry Krasner won the Democratic primary in Philadelphia on Tuesday, defeating former Municipal Court Judge Pat Dugan.
The victory positions Krasner for a third term as the city’s top prosecutor, with no Republican challenger currently filed for the November general election.
Philadelphia remains a heavily Democratic stronghold, and primary results in the city are generally considered decisive.
Since 1974, Republicans have only held the office of district attorney once — in 1991, when Ronald Castille briefly served before running for mayor.
Krasner’s win continues a tenure that has generated both strong support from progressive activists and sharp criticism from opponents who say his policies have contributed to rising crime.
Originally elected in 2017, Krasner entered office following the resignation of his predecessor, Seth Williams, who was indicted on 23 federal counts, including bribery and fraud.
Krasner’s first campaign received nearly $2 million in backing from George Soros, the left-wing billionaire known for funding progressive criminal justice reform candidates across the country.
Upon taking office, Krasner implemented sweeping changes to prosecutorial practices, including reduced sentencing recommendations, a focus on decarceration, and an overhaul of cash bail policies.
Critics have tied those changes to public safety concerns.
