Nathan Vasquez Elected Multnomah County DA, Unseats Incumbent
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Nathan Vasquez, a career prosecutor, has defeated incumbent Mike Schmidt in the Multnomah County District Attorney race, securing 54% of the vote. Vasquez's campaign focused on public safety and crime victim advocacy, while Schmidt, a progressive DA, faced criticism and internal opposition. Despite Schmidt's late surge in votes, The Oregonian/OregonLive projects Vasquez's victory. Schmidt has conceded and pledged a smooth transition.
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- Vasquez leads Schmidt in Multnomah County District Attorney race KOIN.com
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