Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner handily defeated a challenge in Tuesday’s Democratic primary from former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan with crucial backing from Black political leaders in the city and a strategy focused on nationalizing the race.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner won the city’s Democratic primary on Tuesday against his opponent, former judge Pat Dugan. Krasner’s primary victory all but guarantees he will win election to a third term as Philadelphia’s head prosecutor.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Progressive stalwart Larry Krasner has won Philadelphia’s Democratic primary election Tuesday to continue serving as district attorney after withstanding an impeachment attempt and years of criticism by President Donald Trump and other Republicans.