Gascon Still Trails Hochman By Wide Margin In L.A. D.A. Race, Poll Shows

Primary Election Results Show Tight Race Between George Gascon And Jackie Lacey

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon is still trailing his challenger, former prosecutor and defense attorney Rachel Rossi, by a significant margin, according to the latest poll from the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies. The poll, which was conducted between March 7 and 13, found that Rossi leads Gascon by 10 points among likely voters, 40% to 30%. The poll also found that Rossi is leading among all voters, 36% to 28%.

Gascon Faces Uphill Battle In Re-Election Bid

The poll results are a blow to Gascon, who is seeking a second term in office. Gascon has been a controversial figure since taking office in 2020, and his policies have been criticized by both the left and the right.

Rossi has campaigned on a platform of restoring law and order to L.A., and she has promised to be tough on crime. Gascon, on the other hand, has campaigned on a platform of criminal justice reform, and he has promised to reduce mass incarceration.

Rossi Leads Among All Voter Groups

The poll found that Rossi leads Gascon among all voter groups, including Democrats, Republicans, and independents. Rossi leads Gascon by 12 points among Democrats, 42% to 30%. She also leads Gascon by 10 points among Republicans, 38% to 28%. And she leads Gascon by 5 points among independents, 34% to 29%.

Gascon's Job Approval Rating Is Underwater

The poll also found that Gascon's job approval rating is underwater. Only 32% of voters approve of the job Gascon is doing as D.A., while 55% disapprove. Gascon's job approval rating is down from 36% in January.

The Primary Election Will Be Held On June 7

The primary election will be held on June 7. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, the top two candidates will advance to the general election in November.