Dugan is running against incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner in the Democratic primary, and no Republican has filed to run. If 1,000 GOP voters write in Dugan’s name, he would have the option of serving as the party’s nominee.

In Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary election, incumbent Larry Krasner and former judge Pat Dugan are competing for the Democratic nomination for Philadelphia district attorney. No Republican has filed in the race,

Philadelphians went to the polls Tuesday to vote in a primary election that included competitive races for district attorney and a variety of judicial posts, in addition to three citywide ballot questions.

Krasner is supporting judicial candidates Sherrie Cohen, Deborah Watson-Stokes, and Taniesha Henry. A spokesperson said his campaign vetted the candidates to endorse those who “are highly qualified."

In deep-blue Philadelphia, the GOP is urging its primary voters to write in the Democrat challenging Soros-backed DA Larry Krasner in the hopes of getting him to the general election.

Philadelphia Republicans have a new election strategy to defeat Larry Krasner: Run his Democratic opponent on their ticket in November. Why it matters: Democratic district attorney candidate Pat Dugan could get two shots at knocking Krasner out of office this year.

What you should knowPennsylvania voters head to the polls Tuesday for the primary election, choosing their party nominees in municipal and judicial races.Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Catch up on all the races and candidates with our voter's guide.

Philadelphia police and District Attorney Larry Krasner will announce charges against a shooter after four people were hurt riding a SEPTA bus near Fairmount Park on Saturday night. Krasner, Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr.