FILE - Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt speaks with media, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at City Hall in Portland, Ore. In Oregon's Multnomah County, home to Portland, Schmidt, the progressive district attorney who took office during the historical social justice movement of 2020 is being challenged by a more centrist candidate proning a tough-on-crime stance, highlighting the growing pressure on liberal prosecutors across the U.S. amid voter concerns over crime. (Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP, File)