In the 2024 Douglas County District Attorney election, the projected winner as of 9 p.m. is Dakota Loomis, with 65.38% (The Lawrence Times) .
Dakota Loomis of the Democratic party is from Lawrence, KS. Some of Loomis’ plans include re-building relationships with community partners, increasing funding for diversion programs and training and retaining professional prosecutors.
Mike Warner of the Republican party is from Kansas City, MO. Some of Warner’s plans include improving communication with police, victims and judges, hiring experienced prosecutors and providing better funding for juvenile programs and victim witness units.
The votes will be certified no later than Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.