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One term after sweeping into office on a reform agenda, George Gascón will have to fend off a mix of former federal prosecutors, county judges and deputy district attorneys in order to win re-election.
George Gascón's re-election bid is more likely to come down to his poor performance in office, rather than a referendum on progressive politics.
The district attorney himself didn't participate. The debate organizers placed an empty podium on stage in his place.
Insiders at the DA’s office say the Resentencing Unit — formed in 2021 — is now packed with staff who used to be on the opposite side of the court, which they say is problematic.
A spokesperson for George Gascón said the district attorney won't attend because of a previously scheduled event.