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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Corey O'Connor thanks voters with tradition started by his father
Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Corey O'Connor took to the streets to thank voters for his victory in the Democratic primary. O'Connor defeated incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey Tuesday night. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Pennsylvania 2025 primary election: Corey O'Connor wins Democratic primary for Pittsburgh mayor Click here for election results. In response, he carried out a tradition his campaign said was started by his father and former mayor, Bob O'Connor. He and his family stood on sidewalks in neighborhoods with a large sign thanking Pittsburgh residents for their support. He started the day on Forward Avenue and Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill and then moved to Brookline Blvd and Pioneer Avenue in Brookline. O'Connor will also stop in Central Northside and Greenfield. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Toronto Star
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Pennsylvania election: Corey O'Connor defeats Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey in Democratic primary
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.
Toronto Star
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Corey O'Connor defeats Pittsburgh mayor in Democratic primary that hinged on housing, public safety
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.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania 2025 primary election: Polls now open
Tuesday is the 2025 primary election in Pennsylvania. One of the biggest races we'll be following is the race for Pittsburgh's mayor. Democratic incumbent Ed Gainey faces a primary challenge from Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor, a former member of the Pittsburgh City Council and son of the late Mayor Bob O'Connor. On the Republican side, the two people vying for the nomination are Thomas West and Tony Moreno. West is a local business owner and former East Liberty Chamber of Commerce board member. Moreno is a former member of the Pittsburgh Police Department. The polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pennsylvania is a closed primary, meaning only those who are registered members of a political party may vote the ballot of that political party. Find your polling place Track the status of your mail-in or absentee ballot Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
11 Investigates: New independent poll shows O'Connor leads Gainey in Democratic mayoral primary
With six weeks until the May Democratic mayoral primary election, what appears to be the first independent poll on the Democratic mayoral primary is out — and it shows a big advantage for the challenger in the race. 11 Investigates Rick Earle obtained the new poll and spoke with both campaigns. AARP conducted the poll last month. They surveyed 805 voters, 50 and older, who live in Pittsburgh. According to the survey, challenger Corey O'Connor leads incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey, 58% to 24% in the Democratic primary for mayor. Voters were also asked about the most important issues in the campaign. Neighborhood safety, accessible infrastructure, services for aging adults and affordable housing top the list. Earle received statements from both campaigns about this latest poll that was conducted over the phone and online between March 12 and March 19. 'While we haven't had the opportunity to review the AARP poll in full, our focus remains the same — working every single day to earn the trust and support of Pittsburghers in every neighborhood. Voters deserve leadership that shows up, listens, and delivers results. That's exactly what I'm committed to doing in this campaign and as the next Mayor of Pittsburgh,' Corey O'Connor said in an emailed statement to 11 Investigates. 'Mayor Gainey has spent the past month protecting seniors against the Trump administration's attempt to shut down Pittsburgh's social security offices and against out-of-town developers pricing them out of their homes. While the Mayor continues working to earn the votes of Pittsburgh seniors, this month-old survey only reflects a small subset of voters who will turn out on election day. Our campaign remains laser focused on mobilizing our multi-racial, multi-generational coalition to stop MAGA donors, real estate tycoons, and CEOs from buying Pittsburgh's Mayor's office like Elon Musk bought the White House for Trump,' said a Gainey campaign spokesperson in an email to 11 Investigates. This poll is significant because older voters typically turn out at a higher rate. In the mayoral primary four years ago, 57% of voters were over the age of 50. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
