Republican Dave Sunday Wins Pennsylvania Attorney General Race

York County DA Dave Sunday defeated Eugene DePasquale, becoming the first Republican since 2008 to win PA's AG race.

November 6, 2024

Article Summary –

Dave Sunday, a Republican, won the Pennsylvania Attorney General race, defeating Democrat Eugene DePasquale. This marks the first Republican victory in the position since 2008. Sunday’s campaign focused on crime and opioids, supported by billionaire Jeffrey Yass’s PACs, which spent $5 million on ads.

York County’s Dave Sunday Triumphs in Attorney General’s Race Over Eugene DePasquale

For the first time since 2008, a Republican will helm the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office as York County District Attorney Dave Sunday secures victory over Eugene DePasquale.

DePasquale conceded, congratulating Sunday, stating, “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.”

This marks a significant GOP win, echoing Tom Corbett’s 2008 reelection.

Sunday, serving as York County’s District Attorney since 2016, emphasized fighting crime and the opioid crisis.

His campaign was heavily supported by billionaire Jeffrey Yass, with $5 million in PACs funding TV ads and mailers against DePasquale in the campaign’s final weeks.