LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón conceded defeat Wednesday to former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman, who handily defeated the incumbent in Tuesday’s election.
Semi-official results from Tuesday’s election showed Hochman with 61.5 percent of the vote, and Gascón with 38.5 percent.
“The rightward shift across America last night is heartbreaking,” Gascón said in a statement Wednesday morning. “Democrats have a long road ahead, but the work is more vital than ever and our commitment will not waver. Nevertheless, I have called Mr. Hochman and wish him the best as Los Angeles County’s next district attorney. I’m deeply proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past four years and grateful to the communities who have been and will always be the heart of criminal justice reform.”…