2025 Pittsburgh mayoral election

The 2025 Pittsburgh mayoral election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Pittsburgh mayor, Ed Gainey, is running for a second term as mayor.

Background

Ed Gainey was elected back in 2021, winning 70.8% of the vote, against Republican Tony Moreno. Gainey is considered to be at risk of losing a Democratic primary.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Ed Gainey, incumbent mayor^[2]

Expressed Public Interest

Corey O’Connor, Allegheny County Controller (2022 - present), former Pittsburgh City Councilman (2012 - 2022)^[3]

Potential

Rachael Heisler, Pittsburgh City Comptroller

References

^ Delano, Jon (July 5, 2024). "Poll shows hypothetical primary matchup between Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Corey O'Connor - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
^ "Gainey launches bid for second term as Pittsburgh's mayor". 90.5 WESA. September 7, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
^ "Corey O'Connor 'seriously considering' running for mayor of Pittsburgh". WTAE. November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.

External links

Official campaign websites

Ed Gainey (D) for Mayor

[1] Delano, Jon (July 5, 2024). "Poll shows hypothetical primary matchup between Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Corey O'Connor - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.

[2] "Gainey launches bid for second term as Pittsburgh's mayor". 90.5 WESA. September 7, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.

[3] "Corey O'Connor 'seriously considering' running for mayor of Pittsburgh". WTAE. November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.

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