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Corey O'Connor defeats Pittsburgh mayor in Democratic primary that hinged on housing, public safety

Corey O'Connor defeats Pittsburgh mayor in Democratic primary that hinged on housing, public safety

Toronto Star21-05-2025

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — 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 is all but assured of winning November's general election against a low-profile Republican nominee in a city that hasn't elected a Republican mayor in nearly a century.

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