Dave Sunday wins Pennsylvania Attorney General race, AP projects
Republican Dave Sunday defeated Democrat Eugene DePasquale and several others in a crowded field in the Pennsylvania Attorney General race, The Associated Press projects.
Sunday will replace Democrat Michelle Henry, who was appointed to the post in 2023 by Josh Shapiro after he won the governor's race over Republican Doug Mastriano. Henry didn't run for reelection in the 2024 race. Shapiro was Pennsylvania's AG from 2017 to 2023 before becoming governor.
In a post on X, DePasquale conceded the race and said he called Sunday to congratulate him on his victory. "I also want to thank all of the people who supported our campaign. Your energy and passion will always be with me," he said.
I just called @DaveSunday_ to congratulate him on his victory as Attorney General. Dave worked hard and earned this victory. I also want to thank all of the people who supported our campaign. Your energy and passion will always be with me. Thank you!
— Eugene DePasquale (@DePasqualePA) November 6, 2024
Sunday, who previously served in the Navy, has been York County's District Attorney since 2017. He ran his campaign on his record as a prosecutor in York County.
According to his campaign website, York County saw a 30% decrease in crime during Sunday's first term as DA. Sunday also wrote on his campaign site the county saw a 40% reduction in the prison population.
Sunday had support from several law enforcement organizations, including the Pennsylvania Sheriffs Association PAC, the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association and the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police.
Justin Magill of the Constitution Party, Eric Settle of the Forward Party, Richard Weiss of the Green Party and Rob Cowburn of the Libertarian Party were also vying to win the attorney general job.
DePasquale, a Pittsburgh native, has served multiple roles in the Pennsylvania government. He was the auditor general of Pennsylvania under former governors Tom Wolf and Tom Corbett from 2013 to 2021.
DePasquale was also a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2007 to 2013 in the commonwealth's 95th district in York County.
DePasquale ran his campaign on reproductive rights, fighting public corruption and protecting voting rights, among other issues.