Incumbent Lawrence Co. District Attorney upset in primary race

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — In a very contentious Democratic primary race for district attorney, private attorney Joshua Lamancusa beat incumbent John Bongivengo.

Lamancusa beat Bongivengo today 63 percent to 36 percent in a light voter turnout. Election results are still unofficial.

Lamancusa, 35, has been in private practice with his father, Carmen, at their offices on the North Hill since 2005. He ran ads accusing Bongivengo of mismanaging the office he’s held since 2006.

Lamancusa said he would bring his five years’ experience as a U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General Corps prosecuting attorney to the district attorney’s office. He said that during his career, he specialized in prosecuting child pornography cases and sex crimes against children.

Bongivengo, 38, had been an assistant district attorney and a public defender before winning the office.

For the complete story, see Wednesday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com