Alameda County DA's race: Supporters weigh in on the candidates

"Ursula Jones Dickson vows to put crime victims first and to ensure the DA's office is capably managed. She has out-fundraised her two opponents combined and has widespread support from city and county officials, as well as from many of the deputy DAs who work in her office."

"Pamela Price is looking once again to take up the cause of prosecutorial reform. An attorney for over four decades, Price rode a wave of change that swelled in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd and nationwide protests against law enforcement abuses. She was one of several reformers elected in big cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles."

"Gopal Krishan, a family law attorney who works out of Milpitas, is a newcomer to professional politics, but he says fresh air is exactly what the district attorney's office needs. His platform has focused on the rights of immigrants - about one in three people in Alameda County comes from another country - and tough stances on hate crimes and organized crime."

"The contest could be decided in June if one of the candidates secures more than 50% of the vote. If not, the two top vote-getters will head to a runoff in November. The Registrar of Voters mailed ballots to all registered voters on May 4, and 24-hour ballot drop boxes opened the same day."

The Alameda County District Attorney race offers voters three choices in the June 2 primary: Ursula Jones Dickson, Pamela Price, and Gopal Krishan. Jones Dickson emphasizes prioritizing crime victims, capable management of the DA’s office, and strong support from city and county officials and deputy prosecutors. Price seeks to continue prosecutorial reform, drawing on decades of legal experience and momentum from 2020 protests against law enforcement abuses. Krishan presents himself as a political outsider focused on immigrant rights, hate crimes, and organized crime. A candidate winning more than 50% of votes would decide the race in June; otherwise, the top two advance to a November runoff. Ballots were mailed May 4, drop boxes opened the same day, some voting centers open May 23, and voting ends June 2 with preliminary results expected by 8 p.m.

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