But he would face a very tough challenger in Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan, who developed a national profile after the a grand jury did not indict a police officer in the death of Eric Garner but who remains popular in Staten Island, a borough home to many cops and law - and - order types. (observer.com)
In general it was a big night for incumbents, led by de Blasio, James, Diaz Jr., and Gonzalez, but also down through the City Council, where several incumbents were facing tougher challengers than those bigger name officials. (gothamgazette.com)
And an extra-special shout to West Virginia AG Darrel McGraw, who has fought valiantly on behalf of those victimized by big drug and tobacco companies, and fended off a very tough challenger who was heavily financed by both the U.S. and West Virginia Chambers of Commerce. (thepoptort.com)