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Krasner received roughly two out of every three votes cast in the Democratic primary on Tuesday.
His resounding victory all but assures his re-election in the November general election, with city Democrats outnumbering Republicans 7-to-1.
His win also is a stinging rebuke of the city police union, and could have ramifications in the union s ability to sway city politics moving forward.
After Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner cruised to victory over his lone opponent in the Democratic primary on Tuesday night, he said the reforms he has implemented to the city criminal justice system would continue in earnest.
A councilmember bridges fed-up constituents plagued by the opioid crisis with the D.A. s unorthodox plans. The D.A. favors safe injection sites. Locals are fed up. Will Krasner s brassy style backfire and undermine community support?
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Incumbent Philly prosecutor Larry Krasner wins Democratic primary
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Votes continue to be counted in Democratic primary for Philadelphia District Attorney
Larry Krasner speaks Tuesday night as votes are still being counted in the Democratic primary for Philadelphia District Attorney.
PHILADELPHIA - Progressive Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner survived a challenge in the Democratic primary that pit his progressive reforms against growing concern over a rising tide of homicides and gun crimes.
The primary was seen as referendum on whether a wave of prosecutors elected on promises of criminal justice reform measures like shorter probation and parole and a curtailing of cash bail that disproportionately keeps poor defendants confined before trial would be blamed for increasing violence.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner survived a challenge in the Democratic primary that pit his progressive reforms against growing concern over a rising tide of homicides and gun crimes.