What voters should know about district attorneys

Key Facts About District Attorneys for Voters

In the upcoming election, Pennsylvania voters will consider candidates for district attorney positions, which involve prosecuting crimes and leading law enforcement in their communities.

According to a Spotlight PA tally, 12 out of 17 district attorney contests have incumbents running unopposed, while Bucks, Lackawanna, Lebanon, Philadelphia, and Warren Counties have contested races.

Voters can access required campaign reports, including petitions and finance records, from their county election office.

District attorneys are elected to four-year terms to prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the commonwealth

— Kelly Callihan, executive director of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association.

Author's summary: Voters should understand district attorney roles and responsibilities.

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Spotlight PA Spotlight PA — 2025-10-27

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