US EditionPhiladelphia DA Larry Krasner fends off primary challenge from moderate Democrat
- Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner fended off a primary challenge from moderate Democrat Pat Dugan in the May 20, 2025 election in Philadelphia.
- Krasner, a progressive first elected in 2017, faced criticism over crime policies as Dugan contested his record while both invoked the influence of Donald Trump in the race.
- Krasner emphasized new technologies and pro-public safety strategies in his campaign, aiming to hold police accountable and oppose cash bail and the death penalty.
- Dugan called Krasner ‘Let 'em Go Larry’ and accused his office of staffing with inexperienced lawyers, while crime rates have been falling in Philadelphia since the COVID-19 pandemic spike.
- Krasner’s victory suggests continued support for his progressive policies and resistance to Trump’s conservative agenda in Philadelphia’s heavily Democratic electorate.
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Krasner wins Democratic primary for a third term as Philly DA
By MARYCLAIRE DALE and MARC LEVY, The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — 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. Krasner’s victory all but guarantees him a third four-year term in office as the city’s top prosecutor, with no Republicans filing…
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#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Voices and collages of diversity at City Hall(Photo by @barbhmphilly) Krasner prevails in marquee primary race Primary election day in Philly went off without a hitch. In the biggest race, incumbent Larry Krasner defeated Pat Dugan to be the Democratic nominee for DA in November. Earlier in the day, BP’s Violet Comer-Wilen reported on independents rallying to be able to participate in primaries. (Full results here.) Con…
Far-Left Philly DA Defeats Moderate Primary Challenger, Likely Securing Third Term
Larry Krasner, the far-Left Philadelphia district attorney backed by George Soros, won the Democratic primary over a more moderate challenger on Tuesday night, likely securing a third term as he continues to push soft-on-crime policies.Krasner was declared the winner over Pat Dugan, a U.S. Army veteran and former head administrative judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court, according to the Associated Press. With 83% of the vote counted as of W…
Soros-funded district attorney gets primary win in Philadelphia election
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 the election to a third term as Philadelphia’s head prosecutor. The city’s…
Philadelphia’s Progressive District Attorney Larry Krasner Projected to Win Re-election
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner fended off competition from progressive challenger Pat Dugan on May 20 to win the Democratic primary election, meaning he will continue serving as the city’s top prosecutor for a third term, according to unofficial results published by the Philadelphia City Commissioners. Krasner, a former civil rights lawyer, was leading Dugan, an Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and the former head ad…
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