Toprani really tacked on a victory against the incumbent here. Washington County truly invested their faith in his word. Let’s hope he keeps it.
Washington County residents can expect some big changes next year when Steve Toprani takes office as the county’s new district attorney.
“The message is simple,” said Mr. Toprani, a Republican. “More openness and accountability in the office.”
Mr. Toprani, 28, soundly defeated six-term incumbent District Attorney John C. Pettit last week, with a nearly 2-1 margin and an unmistakable signal from voters who were screaming for change.
“The voters obviously voiced … that they want change, and we’re going to give it to them,” Mr. Toprani said Wednesday.
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This was one of the biggest (if not THE biggest) story coming out the southwest last week. True, Pettit was facing a slew of ethics charges (to say the least), but Toprani’s victory was a major upset for the GOP. If he performs well in office, DA Toprani may prove to be a springboard (along with County Commissioner Diana Irey) for further Republican inroads in Washington County, which seems on the verge of following Westmoreland County in becoming a source of Republican strength in the southwest.
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