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Centrist challenger ousts progressive prosecutor in DA race in Portland, Oregon

Nathan Vasquez, a centrist candidate, defeated the progressive incumbent prosecutor in Multnomah County, Oregon, promising to be tough on crime.
The challenger, endorsed by police groups, defeated Mike Schmidt, the incumbent, who had pledged criminal justice reform.
Vasquez, a prosecutor since 2001, focused his campaign on improving police relations, tackling the city's drug crisis, and increasing prosecutions.

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The Guardian

Oregon voters oust progressive district attorney for police-endorsed challenger

Mike Schmidt conceded the Multnomah county election, where Portland is located, to Nathan Vasquez amid political upheaval in the state

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Centrist challenger ousts progressive prosecutor in DA race in Portland, Oregon

Centrist district attorney candidate Nathan Vasquez has ousted the incumbent progressive prosecutor in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, after running a campaign in which he vowed to be tough

2 months ago·United States

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abc News

Centrist challenger ousts progressive prosecutor in DA race in Portland, Oregon

2 months ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Centrist challenger ousts progressive prosecutor in DA race in Portland, Oregon

2 months ago

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The Hill

Progressive prosecutor in Portland ousted after primary challenge from colleague

Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt has been ousted from his role in Oregon, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ, losing to a challenge from Senior Deputy District Attorney Nathan Vasquez. Schmidt took office in the Portland-area district amid the COVID-19 pandemic and 2020 protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands…

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Political Wire

Progressive District Attorney Ousted in Portland

“Centrist district attorney candidate Nathan Vasquez has ousted the incumbent progressive prosecutor in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, after running a campaign in which he vowed to be tough on crime,” the AP reports.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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