Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, calls himself a “hard middle” candidate who would reject both mass incarceration and the “public safety failure” of Gascón’s tenure the past four years. He advanced out of a primary field of 11 challengers and spent most of the campaign attacking Gascón policies that he says led to increased crime and a lack of consequences for juvenile offenders.

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

We are tracking the Los Angeles County District Attorney race between the incumbent George Gascón and former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman. The two candidates emerged from a crowded primary with distinct areas of support. Hochman has pulled ahead in ...