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Krasner Secures Third Term Amid Crime Policy Debate

11/5/2025

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Larry Krasner, Philadelphia District Attorney, has been reelected to a third term, defeating Republican Pat Dugan.
Dugan, who initially ran as a Democrat, criticized Krasner's crime policies and linked them to a recent homicide.
Krasner said his office sought high bail for the alleged killer, but a judge set a lower amount.
The election also included retention votes for three Democratic Pennsylvania Supreme Court judges.

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Story summary

Larry Krasner, Philadelphia District Attorney, has been reelected to a third term, defeating Republican Pat Dugan.
Dugan, who initially ran as a Democrat, criticized Krasner's crime policies and linked them to a recent homicide.
Krasner said his office sought high bail for the alleged killer, but a judge set a lower amount.
The election also included retention votes for three Democratic Pennsylvania Supreme Court judges.