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The Hill
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Alvin Bragg wins Democratic nod in Manhattan DA reelection bid
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Tuesday won the Democratic nomination for another term in office, fending off a more moderate challenger, Decision Desk HQ projects. Bragg, who received widespread national attention over his successful prosecution of President Trump, defeated Patrick Timmins, a former prosecutor in the Bronx who ran on a more moderate platform. Timmins argued that the district attorney's office under Bragg should have been more aggressive in prosecuting certain crimes. Bragg, the first African American to hold the office, ran in 2021 on a more progressive platform calling for an end to prosecuting lower-level nonviolent crimes and lesser charges and sentences for nonviolent crimes as well. He faced some criticism during his tenure over accusations that he backed away from some of what he called for. But Timmins sought to challenge Bragg from the center, as others have successfully done in some major cities in recent years. But Bragg seemed likely to easily win the nomination, with one internal poll showing him well ahead.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey ousted in blow to progressives
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey (D) has lost the Democratic primary to a moderate challenger, Decision Desk HQ projects. The progressive Gainey, the city's first Black mayor, lost to Alleghany County Controller Corey O'Connor, the son of former Mayor Bob O'Connor (D). The race in the heavily Democratic city, which hasn't elected a Republican mayor in more than 90 years, is the latest battle between the progressive and moderate wings of the party following its loss in the presidential election in November. Gainey was first elected four years ago after ousting then-incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto (D) in the Democratic primary, going on to easily win the general election. While serving as mayor, Gainey has emphasized concentrating on the root causes of crime, investing in affordable housing, public spaces and infrastructure and increasing the use of renewable energy. He's touted a drop in the city's homicides as an accomplishment while campaigning. But O'Connor has gone after Gainey's record on various issues, with much of the focus of the race being on the city's budget. A report from the city controller's office warned last year that the city is running out of money in its reserve account, and O'Connor has blamed Gainey for mismanagement. Gainey has acknowledged that the city will have a tight budget in the coming years but dismissed some of the more concerning outlooks that some have raised. O'Connor has also criticized Gainey for yearslong staffing issues in the police department, which has shuffled through multiple chiefs in just a few years. Internal polls at times showed O'Connor with a large lead, but that lead shrunk as the election approached. But O'Connor was able to pull off the win, having narrowly gotten the endorsement of the Alleghany County Democratic Party. Both candidates received endorsements from various local officials and labor unions, also splitting support among members of the Pittsburgh City Council. O'Connor has called for implementing strategic debt management practices and reallocating idle funds to address the budget and more staffing and funding for public safety services. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey ousted in blow to progressives
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey (D) has lost the Democratic primary to a moderate challenger, Decision Desk HQ projects. The progressive Gainey, the city's first Black mayor, lost to Alleghany County Controller Corey O'Connor, the son of former Mayor Bob O'Connor (D). The race in the heavily Democratic city, which hasn't elected a Republican mayor in more than 90 years, is the latest battle between the progressive and moderate wings of the party following its loss in the presidential election in November. Gainey was first elected four years ago after ousting then-incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto (D) in the Democratic primary, going on to easily win the general election. While serving as mayor, Gainey has emphasized concentrating on the root causes of crime, investing in affordable housing, public spaces and infrastructure and increasing the use of renewable energy. He's touted a drop in the city's homicides as an accomplishment while campaigning. But O'Connor has gone after Gainey's record on various issues, with much of the focus of the race being on the city's budget. A report from the city controller's office warned last year that the city is running out of money in its reserve account, and O'Connor has blamed Gainey for mismanagement. Gainey has acknowledged that the city will have a tight budget in the coming years but dismissed some of the more concerning outlooks that some have raised. O'Connor has also criticized Gainey for yearslong staffing issues in the police department, which has shuffled through multiple chiefs in just a few years. Internal polls at times showed O'Connor with a large lead, but that lead shrunk as the election approached. But O'Connor was able to pull off the win, having narrowly gotten the endorsement of the Alleghany County Democratic Party. Both candidates received endorsements from various local officials and labor unions, also splitting support among members of the Pittsburgh City Council. O'Connor has called for implementing strategic debt management practices and reallocating idle funds to address the budget and more staffing and funding for public safety services.
