Overview

• Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner seeks a third term, defending his progressive reforms against moderate challenger Pat Dugan, who emphasizes law-and-order policies.
• Krasner's tenure has included eliminating cash bail for non-violent offenses and opposing the death penalty, while Dugan supports its limited use and prioritizing high-impact cases.
• In Pittsburgh, Mayor Ed Gainey, the city's first Black mayor, faces a primary challenge from Corey O’Connor, who critiques Gainey’s financial management and public safety strategies.
• Millions of dollars in outside funding have poured into both cities' races, reflecting broader ideological battles within the Democratic Party.
• Republicans vote in the Pittsburgh mayoral race but are absent from the Philadelphia DA contest, while two statewide judicial elections also feature on Tuesday's ballots.