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Undecided in the LA DA's race? Here's where candidates stand on key issues

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón during a press conference at the Hall of Justice in downtown Los Angeles on July 24, 2023.

LOS ANGELES — Polls show nearly two-thirds of voters remain undecided in the Los Angeles County district attorney's race. With a historically large field of a dozen prosecutors, judges and attorneys attempting to unseat George Gascón, the challengers have struggled to differentiate from one another. Even their campaign ads have sounded identical.

If you're still staring at the ballot in confusion, here's a quick guide to the candidates who have staked out the strongest and most distinct positions on some of the most hotly debated issues in the contest.

Sentencing enhancements

Gascón has taken flak for many of his with his heavy limitations on the filing of sentencing

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