Brian Schwalb has won the Democratic nomination for Attorney General of the District of Columbia, according to ABC News.
Schwalb, a former council member and prosecutor, emerged victorious in the primary election. He will now advance to the general election where he is set to face Republican nominee Adam K. Weintraub.
The race for the District of Columbia's top legal post saw Schwalb competing against other Democratic candidates. His win signifies a key step in his bid to lead the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia.