California deals criminal justice reform a punishing blow
A widely popular tough-on-crime ballot measure, the ouster of LA’s liberal district attorney and early leads for recall ...
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Lateefah Simon, on Track to Be a New House Dem: “I’ve Never Shied Away From Any Fight”
Progressives in Oakland also appeared to be marching toward losses in other important races, including the recall of the ...
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In Local Elections, Voters Reject Candidates Seen as Soft on Crime
Oakland voters recalled the mayor and county prosecutor, while Los Angeles voters fired their progressive district attorney. Across the country, several major cities elected new mayors.
Los Angeles' new DA-elect says woke predecessor lost trust of prosecutors, victims: 'I have to rebuild that'
Voters ousted Los Angeles County DA George Gascon from office on Tuesday four years after being elected on a criminal justice ...
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Bauters leads Alameda supervisor race; mayor, district attorney recalled
Gay Emeryville City Councilmember John Bauters is poised to break through an East Bay political pink glass ceiling, as he’s ...
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Alameda County DA recall: Pamela Price loses battle to remain in office
The election marked a referendum on progressive politics in the criminal justice system — particularly after the 2022 recall ...