Democratic challenger defeats Pittsburgh mayor in a primary
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Gainey critics of all sorts have been writing political obituaries for months — for his administration and for Pittsburgh’s progressive movement. That message has only gotten louder following his loss.
Corey O’Connor first toyed with the idea of trying to unseat Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey about a year ago. In his role as Allegheny County controller, he often talked to residents throughout the city — and what he heard was frustration.
Democratic Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey lost Tuesday’s mayoral primary election to the comparatively moderate Democratic Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor,
Tuesday’s Democratic primaries proved to be a referendum on Ed Gainey’s leadership in his first term as mayor of Pittsburgh.
HARRISBURG — Challenger Corey O’Connor ousted Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election, beating an incumbent in a race that hinged on how Gainey was handling city finances, affordable housing and public safety. O’Connor ...
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