Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner Wins Primary, Set for Third Term
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner Wins Primary, Set for Third Term
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner won his re-election campaign against former judge Pat Dugan in the primary election on Tuesday May 21.
Krasner, a former civil rights attorney who was elected in 2017, has been somewhat of a polarizing figure in Philadelphia.
His ongoing push for social justice reform continues to be a topic of discussion. Legislators in Harrisburg have moved to limit Krasner’s influence by installing a “Special Prosecutor” to handle prosecuting crimes that happen on any SEPTA property.
But, this year, Krasner has been able to tout a “remarkable” decrease in violent crimes across the city, while also continuing to support breaking up violent gangs that have been responsible for crimes throughout Philadelphia.
“Justice makes us safer. That’s actually how it goes when you do things with integrity,” Krasner said Tuesday night.
On Tuesday, as votes began to roll in, Krasner showed that he was winning by over 60% of the votes. Before 10 p.m. on Tuesday night, the Associated Press had called the race for the incumbent District Attorney.
During Krasner’s victory speech in Center City, Krasner credited his family, staff and the voters for a successful campaign.
Krasner also threw a jab at the Kansas City Chiefs — who notably lost Super Bowl LIX to the Philadelphia Eagles — during his speech as the crowd chanted “Go Birds!” behind him.
“I think in Kansas City they’d like to call it a three-peat. But, in Philly we do call it a three-peat,” Krasner said.
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Information from this article was sourced from NBC10 Philadelphia
