Larry Krasner won Philadelphia's District Attorney 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.
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.
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.
The heavily Democratic cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh will elect new nominees for top jobs in Pennsylvania’s primary election
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.
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.
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.
A Philadelphia man is on his way to prison for purchasing four guns for the leaders of a multi-county gun trafficking organization.