Former Philadelphia Judge Patrick Dugan is entering the race for District Attorney, setting up a likely primary battle with incumbent Larry Krasner.
Former Philadelphia Judge Patrick Dugan will announce his campaign for the Democratic nomination for District Attorney on Tuesday. He will be launching his campaign at the headquarters of the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, according to a news release. Dugan's candidacy is the first formal announcement in the race, setting up a likely contest with progressive incumbent Larry Krasner .
Krasner, the two-term incumbent district attorney, is expected to run for a third term but has not yet formally announced his reelection campaign. Krasner's criminal-justice reform agenda has drawn criticism throughout his tenure, including a 2022 Republican-led impeachment in the Pennsylvania House. Dugan's candidacy was no secret — he is the only candidate to have filed paperwork with the city to run for District Attorney. And on New Year's Day, signs reading “Judge Pat Dugan for District Attorney” and “Fire Krasner” were spotted near City Hall.Other individuals have been rumored to be interested in the race, but none have announced a campaign ahead of the May primary. One rumored potential candidate, former City Councilmember Derek Green, said last week he will not run. The Building and Construction Trades Council is a politically influential group that has endorsed Dugan's candidacy. It is led by Ryan N. Boyer, a close Parker ally. It’s unclear how much money the group intends to sink into the DA’s race this year. Krasner declined to comment on Dugan’s candidacy, saying only: “I wish anyone who wants to run for DA a fair fight and an election with integrity, and I hope there will be a robust exchange of ideas about public safety.” Dugan was first appointed to the city’s Municipal Court in 2007, and was reelected following his initial term. He served as president judge beginning in 2019 and ran unsuccessfully for a seat on the state Superior Court in 2023
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