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Los Angeles District Attorney Gascón Trails Challenger Hochman in Early Results

Nathan Hochman is taking a commanding lead in preliminary election results.
Los Angeles District Attorney Gascón Trails Challenger Hochman in Early Results
(L) Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman. (Courtesy of Nathan Hochman for LA District Attorney 2024); (R) Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. Public Domain
Jill McLaughlin
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Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón’s bid for reelection appeared to be in peril as he fell behind his opponent in early results on Election Day.

His challenger Nathan Hochman, a former U.S. assistant attorney, earned more than 61 percent of votes as of 7:00 a.m. on Nov. 6, according to Los Angeles County unofficial preliminary results from elections officials. Gascón garnered less than 39 percent of the vote.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.