Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón conceded defeat Wednesday to former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman, who handily defeated the incumbent in Tuesday’s election.
Semi-official results from Tuesday’s election showed Hochman with 61.5 percent of the vote, and Gascón with 38.5 percent.
“The rightward shift across America last night is heartbreaking,” Gascón said in a statement Wednesday morning. “Democrats have a long road ahead, but the work is more vital than ever and our commitment will not waver. Nevertheless, I have called Mr. Hochman and wish him the best as Los Angeles County’s next district attorney. I’m deeply proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past four years and grateful to the communities who have been and will always be the heart of criminal justice reform.”
Gascón was swept into office four years ago with a progressive platform that later made him a target of critics who accused him of being soft on crime.
Gascón has defended his record while in office, denying allegations that his policies have led to an increase in crime and insisting that statistics show actual drops in many categories. But Hochman disputed that claim and said he would ensure people serve appropriate punishment for their crimes. […]
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