Nathan Hochman has secured a sweeping victory in the race to unseat Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. The latest voting results as of press time show Hochman with 61.5% of the vote and Gascón with 38.5%. Supporters gathered at a Beverly Hills private equity investment firm to celebrate with the candidate on election night.
Hochman’s campaign platform focused on rejecting progressive policies brought forth by Gascón. Coining himself as a “hard middle” candidate, he vowed to undo or modify many of Gascón’s approaches, which he labeled as “failed social policies.” In particular, Hochman criticized Gascón’s handling of juvenile cases, alleging that they contributed to a “breakdown” in public safety caused by a lack of consequences for young offenders. And he often claimed that the District Attorney’s office had created a barrier between itself and police departments. His message resonated with voters.
