US EditionCorey O'Connor wins Pittsburgh's hotly contested Democratic mayoral primary
- Corey O'Connor defeated incumbent Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey in the Democratic primary election held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
- The election focused on critiques of Gainey’s oversight of the municipal budget, efforts to increase access to affordable homes, and concerns about maintaining safety and essential services in the community amid ongoing economic and public health issues.
- Corey O’Connor, who serves as Allegheny County controller and is the child of a previous Pittsburgh mayor, earned the local Democratic Party’s endorsement while presenting himself as an advocate for everyday citizens.
- O'Connor secured the mayoral nomination with 53% of the vote compared to Gainey's 47%, criticizing the city's financial direction by warning on his campaign platform that Pittsburgh was heading toward a severe fiscal crisis.
- O'Connor is highly likely to secure victory in the November election over a lesser-known Republican candidate in a city that has not chosen a Republican mayor for nearly a century.
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Pittsburgh Mayor Loses Primary Race | The Star News Network
by Hudson Crozier Democratic Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey lost Tuesday’s mayoral primary election to the comparatively moderate Democratic Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor, dealing a blow to the Democratic Party’s left flank. Gainey, who took office in January 2022, conceded the race on Tuesday night after projected results showed O’Connor as the winner, according to The Associated Press. Gainey centered his campaign around priorities …
Pittsburgh Mayor Loses Primary Race
by Hudson Crozier Democratic Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey lost Tuesday’s mayoral primary election to the comparatively moderate Democratic Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor, dealing a blow to the Democratic Party’s left flank. Gainey, who took office in January 2022, conceded the race on Tuesday night after projected results showed O’Connor as the winner, according to The Associated Press. Gainey centered his campaign around priorities …
Democrat Mayor LOSES PRIMARY RACE In HUMILIATING Fashion
A powerful Democrat mayor in Pennsylvania was unseated by a moderate challenger after primary voters delivered a resounding request for a new direction in their city. Ed Gainey, the mayor of Pittsburgh, lost Tuesday night’s election to Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor, which pitted the challenger’s pragmatism and vision against Gainey’s defense that he has delivered on progressive promises for voters during his first term. With 96% of …
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Progressive Pittsburgh mayor loses to challenger in Democratic primary
Incumbent Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey lost his reelection bid in the Democratic primary on Tuesday to challenger Corey O’Connor. O’Connor, the Allegheny County controller and son of former Mayor Bob O’Connor, denied Gainey a second term as mayor, leading 53%…
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The Indiana Gazette OnlineDemocratic primary upset in Pittsburgh signals party shift to center
(The Center Square) - Tuesday’s Democratic primaries proved to be a referendum on Ed Gainey’s leadership in his first term as mayor of Pittsburgh.
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