Eugene DePasquale secures Democratic nod for PA Attorney General, to face Dave Sunday

Eugene DePasquale, the former Pennsylvania Auditor General, emerged as the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania Attorney General, winning the primary election against four other candidates. His tenure as Auditor General from 2013 to 2021 and prior service in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives bolstered his campaign. The race for the attorney general position is critical, as the office holds responsibilities including combating drug and gun trafficking, defending state laws, and consumer protection.

DePasquale will face Republican Dave Sunday, the York County District Attorney, in the general election in November. Sunday prevailed over State Representative Craig Williams in the Republican primary. The position is currently held by Michelle Henry, who was appointed by Governor Josh Shapiro when he left the attorney general's office to become governor. Henry decided not to run for a full term.

Both candidates have campaigned on issues important to Pennsylvanians, including the protection of abortion rights, the legalization of recreational marijuana, and strong consumer protections. DePasquale's campaign has also highlighted his commitment to protecting reproductive and LGBTQ rights, a preventive approach to crime, and supporting voting and democracy. The upcoming general election will decide who takes on the mantle of attorney general, a role that has seen both Republican and Democratic leadership in recent history.