Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh announced Thursday that he intends to seek the Republican nomination for District Attorney in the upcoming May Primary. Walsh assumed the role of district attorney in August of 2021 after the untimely death of Gene Vittone, following his battle with lung cancer. Walsh has been with the office since 2016 as a Deputy District Attorney, where he was responsible for prosecuting homicides and other violent crimes. He was then promoted to First Assistant District Attorney where he assumed managerial duties but also continued to prosecute homicides. Walsh is a lifelong Washington County resident and Donora native. He is a graduate of St. Francis University and the Ohio Northern University School of Law. Prior to joining the district attorney’s office, Walsh had a private law practice. In 2022, Walsh received the Robert Faulkner Memorial Award for Outstanding Prosecution for his role in the prosecution of the Pagan Motorcycle Gang. Walsh lives in Carroll Township with his wife Rebecca and their four children.