2025 Pittsburgh mayoral election

The 2025 Pittsburgh mayoral election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Democratic mayor Ed Gainey is running for re-election to a second term as mayor.

Background

Ed Gainey was elected back in 2021, winning 70.8% of the vote, against Republican Tony Moreno. Gainey is considered to be at risk of losing a Democratic primary.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Ed Gainey, incumbent mayor^[2]
Corey O'Connor, Allegheny County Controller (2022–present), former Pittsburgh city councilor (2012–2022), and son of former mayor Bob O'Connor^[3]

References

^ Delano, Jon (July 5, 2024). "Poll shows hypothetical primary matchup between Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Corey O'Connor". CBS News. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
^ Maruca, Julia; Potter, Chris (September 7, 2024). "Gainey launches bid for second term as Pittsburgh's mayor". WESA. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
^ Ulrich, Steve (December 10, 2024). "O'Connor Announces Candidacy For Pittsburgh Mayor". PoliticsPA. Retrieved December 10, 2024.

External links

Official campaign websites

[1] Delano, Jon (July 5, 2024). "Poll shows hypothetical primary matchup between Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Corey O'Connor". CBS News. Retrieved November 11, 2024.

[2] Maruca, Julia; Potter, Chris (September 7, 2024). "Gainey launches bid for second term as Pittsburgh's mayor". WESA. Retrieved November 11, 2024.

[3] Ulrich, Steve (December 10, 2024). "O'Connor Announces Candidacy For Pittsburgh Mayor". PoliticsPA. Retrieved December 10, 2024.

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