"Tough-on-Crime Challenger Ousts Progressive DA in Portland"
TL;DR
Progressive prosecutor Mike Schmidt lost his seat to Nathan Vasquez, a deputy district attorney, in Portland, Oregon. Vasquez, who campaigned on a platform of tougher crime prosecution, blamed Schmidt for the city's recent issues with drugs and crime. This shift reflects a broader trend of voters in West Coast cities favoring candidates who promise stricter law enforcement.
- Voters Oust Progressive Prosecutor in Portland The New York Times
- Progressive Oregon district attorney ousted by tough-on-crime challenger Fox News
- Vasquez leads Schmidt in Multnomah County District Attorney race KOIN.com
- Nathan Vasquez Takes Early Lead in Race for District Attorney Willamette Week
- DOJ adds Oklahoma to the list of states it's suing to block their immigration laws The Associated Press
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