The prosecutor of Newport News, VA, served 35 yrs without ever facing a reelection challenger!
In June, he faced his 1st challenger in 9 bids, Shannon Jones, a Black woman who won by 15%.
“We’re just prosecuting cases arbitrarily without understanding the implications of addiction,” she told me:
Your Guide to the 2025 Prosecutor Elections - Bolts
Most of November's prosecutor races feature just one candidate, as usual. But key races will shape the politics of criminal justice, from Philly to Seattle — plus a wild card in New Jersey.