Hochman Leads Gascón by 30 Points in L.A. District Attorney Race

The race highlights growing dissatisfaction with progressive prosecution amid rising crime concerns in Los Angeles County.

Nathan Hochman, running as an independent, is leading incumbent George Gascón by a significant margin in the latest polls for L.A. County District Attorney.
The shift in voter sentiment is largely attributed to concerns over increasing crime rates and dissatisfaction with Gascón's progressive policies.
Hochman criticizes Gascón for being soft on crime, while Gascón defends his record, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation and reform.
The debate between the candidates has grown contentious, with both accusing each other of misrepresenting facts and misleading the public.
This election could signal a broader backlash against progressive prosecutors in traditionally liberal areas, as seen in other West Coast cities.