Ed Gainey, Pittsburgh and O'Connor
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Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey was ousted Tuesday in a stiff Democratic primary challenge from Corey O'Connor, who also outraised and outspent the incumbent on the campaign trail.
Democratic Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey lost Tuesday’s mayoral primary election to the comparatively moderate Democratic Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor,
Steel City voters choose between incumbent's progressive agenda and Corey O'Connor's more moderate Democratic vision.
6don MSNOpinion
I was about a month on the job when Ed Gainey was elected Mayor of Pittsburgh. I had thought there might be excitement in the newsroom about his historic victory as Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor, but it was subdued and professional.
Let’s take a look at what next week’s race for mayor of Pittsburgh is not about. Some people and groups are seeking to use this election to fight their own battles instead of looking out for what’s best for the people of Pittsburgh.