For the first time in 92 years, Hamilton County will have a Democratic prosecutor. Connie Pillich defeated incumbent Republican Melissa Powers in a close race Tuesday night.

Voters chose Democrat Connie Pillich to lead the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office. Pillich won about 51% of the vote. Her election breaks a 92-year win streak for Republicans, who have held the prosecutor's office since 1932. It also marks the first time voters have elected a woman to the office.

Pillich, a Democrat, defeated Republican incumbent Melissa Powers, who was appointed to the seat in January 2023 after former prosecutor Joe Deters was appointed to the Ohio Supreme Court.

We are not safer if prosecutor errors and misconduct result in guilty people being found not guilty or their convictions being reversed.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Voters in Hamilton County have elected a new prosecutor, with former State Representative Connie Pillich narrowly defeating incumbent Melissa Powers. Pillich secured the position with 51% of the vote.

With nearly all precincts reporting late Tuesday night, Connie Pillich claimed victory in the race for Hamilton County prosecutor. Shortly after 11 p.m., Pillich had more than 51% of the vote over Republican Melissa Powers, according to unofficial results. Pillich described the moment as "monumental and historic."