Politics
Gwinnett DA on track to avoid runoff
Gwinnett District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson (center) speaks during a press conference led by Peachtree Ridge High School student Tyler Lee addressing gun safety at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville on Friday, June 2, 2023. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)
By Alia Pharr
May 22, 2024Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson is on a track to defeat challenges from two high-ranking former employees.
Gwinnett District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson (center) speaks during a press conference led by Peachtree Ridge High School student Tyler Lee addressing gun safety at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville on Friday, June 2, 2023. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)
With 79% of precincts reporting Tuesday night, Austin-Gatson has more than 50% of the vote in unofficial results.
One of her challengers, Andrea Alabi, appeared likely to make the race competitive after winning endorsements from several area mayors and the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys. No Republicans are running for district attorney.
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