Overview

• George Gascón, Los Angeles County's progressive district attorney, advances to a runoff in his reelection bid.
• Gascón will face Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, in the November runoff.
• The primary race highlighted concerns over crime and homelessness, with opponents blaming Gascón's policies.
• Despite criticisms, violent crime in Los Angeles County decreased slightly, while property crime saw a minor increase.
• Gascón's reforms include ending cash bail for certain crimes and not seeking the death penalty, among others.