PA Attorney General Election Race Down To The Wire

Updated: 11:11 p.m. Tuesday

PENNSYLVANIA —Republican Dave Sunday held a slim lead over Democrat Eugene DePasquale in the race for the state's next Attorney General in unofficial late tallies in Tuesday's general election.

Attorney General Michelle Henry, a Democrat, did not seek to run for election.

Four years ago, Josh Shapiro won the general election for the state's Attorney General. He's now the governor and a potential Democratic candidate for president.

This live update will continue to provide the latest numbers as they become available during the night.

The attorney general's duties include prosecuting organized crime and public corruption, collecting debts, taxes, and accounts due to the state, and representing Pennsylvania and its agencies in court.

All election results are unofficial.

Pennsylvania Attorney General

• Democrat Eugene DePasquale —2,094,918 Votes (45.82%)
• Republican Dave Sunday —2,342,657 Votes (51.24%)

Check back to Patch for live results as the evening progresses.

For full coverage of the election in Pennsylvania, go here.