Portland Voters Oust Progressive DA Mike Schmidt in Primary Upset
TL;DR
Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt has been ousted by Senior Deputy District Attorney Nathan Vasquez in a primary challenge. Schmidt, who took office during the COVID-19 pandemic and 2020 protests, had a policy of not prosecuting many arrested during demonstrations. Vasquez's platform focused on addressing public safety concerns related to drug decriminalization and increasing homelessness.
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