Nathan Hochman Defeats George Gascón in LA County District Attorney Race

Hochman's campaign focused on reversing Gascón's progressive policies amid rising crime concerns.

George Gascón, who championed reform and restorative justice, lost his reelection bid to independent Nathan Hochman by a significant margin.
Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, criticized Gascón's policies as contributing to increased crime and homelessness in Los Angeles County.
Gascón's tenure was marked by controversial policies, including prohibiting the prosecution of certain misdemeanors and not seeking the death penalty.
Despite Gascón's claims of reduced crime rates, data showed an 8% rise in violent crime in the county from 2019 to 2023.
Hochman, who positioned himself as a centrist, gained support from law enforcement groups and many deputy district attorneys disillusioned with Gascón's leadership.