Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg cruises to second term in three-way race | amNewYork

"With more than 87% of votes counted, Bragg picked up nearly 74% of more than 480,000 votes cast, giving him a comfortable win over Republican challenger Maud Maron and independent Diana Florence, according to The Associated Press. I love democracy. Folks turned out in large numbers and they gave us the opportunity to serve again, Bragg said during his victory speech at an Election Night watch party in Harlem."

"Weeks after Bragg took office in 2022, the newly minted DA took heat over a memo he issued directing staffers not to prosecute certain types of cases or seek bail or prison time in others, with a focus on violent crime which led to some criticism of being soft on crime overall. He has also supported closing Rikers Island as well as an added focus on mental health."

Alvin Bragg won reelection as Manhattan district attorney with nearly 74% of more than 480,000 votes counted, with over 87% of returns reporting. Republican Maud Maron received 20.6% of the vote and independent Diana Florence received 5.5%. Bragg emphasized democracy, turnout, and a mandate to combine safety and fairness during his victory speech in Harlem. Shortly after taking office in 2022, Bragg issued a memo limiting prosecutions and reducing bail or prison for certain cases, prompting criticism that he was soft on crime. Bragg has supported closing Rikers Island and increasing focus on mental health. Across the East River, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez won a third term unopposed.

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