Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner handily defeated a challenge in Tuesday’s Democratic primary from former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan with crucial backing from Black political leaders in the city and a strategy focused on nationalizing the race.

Progressive stalwart Larry Krasner has won Philadelphia’s Democratic primary election Tuesday to continue serving as district attorney after withstanding an impeachment attempt and years of criticism by President Donald Trump and other Republicans.

Philadelphia incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner won the Democratic primary Tuesday, the Associated Press projects. Without any Republicans in the running, Krasner is likely to win a third term as the city's top prosecutor in the general election in November.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner won the city’s Democratic primary on Tuesday against his opponent, former judge Pat Dugan. Krasner’s primary victory all but guarantees he will win election to a third term as Philadelphia’s head prosecutor.

So, what’s next? That’s the question for Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who all but ensured himself a third term in office by winning Tuesday’s Democratic primary against former Municipal Court Judge Pat Dugan.

Democratic incumbent Larry Krasner will serve a third term as Philadelphia’s district attorney. He defeated former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan in Tuesday’s battleground race.