Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, whose first term began under fierce criticism from opponents for his approach to prosecuting low-level crimes, trounced two challengers in his first re-election bid.

With more than 87% of votes counted, Bragg picked up nearly 74% of more than 480,000 votes cast, giving him a comfortable win over Republican challenger Maud Maron and independent Diana Florence, according to The Associated Press.

“I love democracy. Folks turned out in large numbers and they gave us the opportunity to serve again,” Bragg said during his victory speech at an Election Night watch party in Harlem. “They spoke specifically about having safety and fairness together.”

Shortly after Bragg took office in 2022, the newly minted Bragg took heat over a memo he issued directing

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