District Attorney Larry Krasner won the Democratic primary in Philadelphia on Tuesday, defeating former Municipal Court Judge Pat Dugan.

The victory positions Krasner for a third term as the city’s top prosecutor, with no Republican challenger currently filed for the November general election.

Philadelphia remains a heavily Democratic stronghold, and primary results in the city are generally considered decisive.

Trump's Sovereign Wealth Fund: What Could It Mean For Your Money?

Since 1974, Republicans have only held the office of district attorney once — in 1991, when Ronald Castille briefly served before running for mayor.

Krasner’s win continues a tenure that has generated both strong support from progressive activists and sharp criticism from opponents who say his policies have contributed to rising crime.

Originally elected in 2017, Krasner entered office following the resignation of his predecessor, Seth Williams, who was indicted on 23 federal counts, including bribery and fraud.

Krasner’s first campaign received nearly $2 million in backing from George Soros, the left-wing billionaire known for funding progressive criminal justice reform candidates across the country.

This Could Be the Most Important Video Gun Owners Watch All Year

Upon taking office, Krasner implemented sweeping changes to prosecutorial practices, including reduced sentencing recommendations, a focus on decarceration, and an overhaul of cash bail policies.

Critics have tied those changes to public safety concerns.

This is Philly’s 25th Ward, Division 20

There were a whopping 10 total votes casted.

9 for Larry Krasner
1 for Pat Dugan https://t.co/mAHBxRHKJI

— PhillyCrimeUpdate (@PhillyCrimeUpd) May 21, 2025

In 2021, Philadelphia recorded the highest number of homicides in the city’s 300-year history.

Carjackings and other violent crimes also surged during Krasner’s second term.

Despite this, he won re-election in 2021 by a wide margin.

BREAKING: Philadelphia residents have just voted to re-elect Soros-funded D.A. Larry Krasner for more murder, robbery & carjackings.

Truly astonishing and consequential. pic.twitter.com/eskzoRr11G

— Dapper Detective (@Dapper_Det) May 21, 2025

In 2022, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to impeach Krasner, citing what lawmakers described as his office’s failure to effectively address Philadelphia’s crime crisis.

The vote passed 107-85, largely along party lines.

“By impeaching Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, we put ourselves on the record that we stand with the people of Philadelphia who have been living in fear for their lives and the safety of themselves and their families,” said then-House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff.

He continued, “The Philadelphia district attorney, through his improper use of prosecutorial discretion, has implemented policies and mismanaged his office in such a way that its purposeful ineffectiveness in combatting the crime and violence crisis gripping the city has contributed to the problem itself.”

Krasner responded to the impeachment as politically motivated and racially charged.

“They have impeached me without presenting a single shred of evidence connecting our policies to any uptick in crime,” Krasner said in November 2022.

“We were never given the opportunity to defend our ideas and policies – policies I would have been proud to explain.”

He added, “History will harshly judge this anti-democratic authoritarian effort to erase Philly’s votes – votes by Black, brown, and broke people in Philadelphia. And voters will have the last word.”

The courts eventually halted the impeachment effort.

In January 2023, Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court ruled that the impeachment articles were unconstitutional.

Judge Ellen Ceisler wrote that “such disagreements, standing alone, are not enough to create a constitutionally sound basis for impeaching and removing [Krasner].”

In September 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court dismissed the articles entirely, ruling that they expired with the conclusion of the previous legislative session.

“The impeachment effort of DA Krasner is dead, null, void, over,” Krasner’s attorney John Summers said following the decision.

With his latest primary victory and no opposition on the general election ballot, Krasner is expected to serve another four-year term as Philadelphia’s district attorney beginning in January 2025.

Connect with Vetted Off-Duty Cops to Instantly Fulfill Your Security Needs