who won district attorney

What was the bitter race to run the nation's largest prosecutor's office?

The bitter race to run the nation’s largest prosecutor’s office was a referendum on reform, but took on greater weight after summer activism over police brutality and racial inequality ignited by George Floyd’s death by Minneapolis police.

How many manslaughter cases has Lacey filed?

Lacey has only brought one manslaughter case against an officer in more than 340 fatal shootings during her two terms. She said the law makes it too difficult to prosecute a police officer in a killing, though she’s filed two dozen excessive force cases against officers.

Why did Lacey seek a third term?

Lacey was seeking a third term on a platform more focused on public safety, though she also highlighted reforms that included a program to treat instead of punish some mentally ill offenders.

Who is the executive director of the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs?

Lacey, who was elected at a time when a prosecutor had to be tough on crime and needed police support, found herself in a new political reality, said Raphael Sonenshein, executive director of the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at California State University, Los Angeles.

Who was the first woman and black person to run the office?

In an unusual dynamic, Gascon, a former beat cop and police chief, was opposed by law enforcement unions, while Lacey, the first woman and Black person to run the office, was targeted by Black Lives Matter activists.