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The district attorney s race highlighted the Democratic primary in Philadelphia.
Statewide ballot questions also were up for all registered voters, including two that asked whether the legislature should usurp some of the governor s powers in an emergency.
Myriad judicial races were also on the ballot, including a state Supreme Court seat. The winners of the judicial races will face off in the November general election.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner won the Democratic primary on Tuesday night, with a large lead over challenger Carlos Vega, who conceded the race shortly before midnight.
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