Centrist Nathan Vasquez Wins Multnomah County DA Race
TL;DR
Nathan Vasquez leads in the race for Multnomah County District Attorney, potentially unseating incumbent Mike Schmidt, who has faced criticism for his progressive reforms amid rising crime rates. Vasquez, promising stricter law enforcement, has garnered 58% of the vote in early returns. Both candidates raised over $1 million in a low-turnout election.
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