On Nov. 4, voters in 17 Pennsylvania counties, including Philadelphia, will elect district attorneys who are in charge of prosecuting crimes and leading law enforcement efforts in their communities.
As the county’s chief prosecutor, district attorneys can profoundly impact the local criminal justice system and how people interact with it.
Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls.
Which counties are electing district attorneys?
The counties electing district attorneys are: Armstrong, Blair, Bucks, Centre, Jefferson, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Lebanon, Philadelphia, Potter, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Venango, Warren, Westmoreland, Wyoming, and York…