Former assistant DA expected to challenge DA Seth Williams
Daniel Alvarez, an assistant district attorney for about eight years who worked in the gun unit and then the child support enforcement unit, is expected to be the Republican candidate for district attorney in Philadelphia this year.
Former assistant DA expected to challenge DA Seth Williams
Chris Brennan
Daniel Alvarez, an assistant district attorney for about eight years who worked in the gun unit and then the child support enforcement unit, is expected to be the Republican candidate for district attorney in Philadelphia this year. Democrat Seth Williams, who was an assistant district attorney and district attorney during Alvarez's tenure, is seeking a second term.
Alvarez is now in private practice. Linda Kerns, a family law attorney, was being courted by local Republican leaders in December to enter the race. Kerns said Thursday that she has decided to back Alvarez for the office, calling him "an upright, moral citizen who is dedicated to his work and family."
Candidates need 1,000 signatures from registered voters in their political parties on nominating petitions to qualify for the ballot. Tuesday was the first day to circulate petitions. March 12 is the deadline to file those petitions.
Don't really want to vote Republican but Seth Williams has proven to me it's time to change this dirty diaper. Viva Alvarez!— Could.It.Really.Be...ColonelAngus- Daniel, With Seth's impressive record you barely stand a chance. Seth, the watchdog of public corruption, has successfully investigated Traffic Court, Blondell Reynolds-Brown, countless incidents of police corruption, and has found NO INCIDENTS OF GUILT. Well, not really, but Bobby Brady won't let him do anything. We're one happy Democratic Family.
— tlee - Danny is a good guy— zen
Seth may have done some changes for the better... but the question is the "better for who"? Besides, Danny doesn't seem to have the "ethical" stains that surround Seth. So yes! I agree... it's time to give someone new a chance. This is the best way to keep politicians on their toes. It is when they keep getting re-elected (even after uninvestigated claims of wrongdoings) that makes them truly believe in their own grandeur and above-the-law attitude that helps corruption grows. Danny Boy! Don't let the citizens of Philadelphia down. It's time to itemize and expose all of Seth's wrongdoings in one sheet (ok... so it will probably take more, but definitely doable).- I agree with (could it really be)....— AuthorRtorressadler
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