Nathan Hochman defeated George Gascón in the race for Los Angeles County district attorney, unseating an incumbent known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors. Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, calls himself a “hard middle” candidate who ...

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is fighting for reelection in a race against former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman.

Hochman’s campaign has focused on high-profile crimes. Gascón’s is centered on criminal justice reform. Likely L.A. County voters see crime and threats to public safety as a big problem, according to recent polls. We are also tracking the recall election of Pamela Price, Alameda County’s progressive district attorney.