Nationally, reform prosecutors have had mixed political success after their initial elections. The Virginia races, meanwhile, may provide more insight into the views of suburban voters.
As progressive prosecutors are up for reelection in Virginia's off-off year elections, the challengers in next month's Democratic primaries aren't challenging.
In the four years since progressive reform prosecutors swept into office across northern Virginia, they have faced constant criticism, ranging from conservatives who deride them as bleeding-heart " Soros prosecutors " to judges who claim they abuse their discretion.
Progressive reform prosecutors in northern Virginia, who have faced criticism during their four-year tenure, are now up for reelection and are facing reelection challenges.