Ex-federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman declares victory in L.A. district attorney race

Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman on Wednesday, Nov. 6, declared victory in his bid to become Los Angeles’ next district attorney, appearing to trounce incumbent George Gascón, a national leader in the progressive movement who swept into office four years ago amid widespread calls for criminal justice reform following the policing killing of George Floyd.

Hochman blew past Gascón as soon as the first set of election results began trickling in Tuesday night and never let up on his double-digit lead.