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Corey O’Connor wins Democratic mayoral primary

O'Connor likely to be next mayor of Pittsburgh

May 20, 2025, 11:06 pm 0 Edit

Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor spoke at the New Riverview Apartments one day before announcing his challenge to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. (Photo by Kalliyan Winder/Next Generation Newsroom)

Corey O’Connor, Allegheny County’s controller, was the projected winner of Pittsburgh’s Democratic mayoral primary, beating incumbent Ed Gainey.

The Associated Press called the race Tuesday at 10:05 p.m.

At 10:53 p.m., O’Connor had 53% of the votes to Gainey’s 46%, with 91% of the votes counted.

“Your voices and your calls for accountable leadership and growth have been heard in this Democratic primary,” O’Connor told a crowd at Nova Place after his projected win was announced.

O’Connor likely will be the next mayor of Pittsburgh after the general election in November, as Pittsburgh has not elected a Republican mayor in almost a century.

More detailed story to come. PJC