Race For Pittsburgh Mayor Takes Center Stage

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The heavily Democratic cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh will elect new nominees for top jobs in Pennsylvania’s primary election. The winners of those two Democratic primaries on Tuesday are all-but assured of victory in November’s general election. In Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner is seeking a third term as the top prosecutor in the nation’s sixth most populous city. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is seeking a second term. Both ran originally as progressives and are facing a primary challenger. Krasner’s opponent is Pat Dugan, a former Philadelphia Municipal Court judge. Gainey’s opponent is Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor. Ballots will also feature contests for two statewide courts seats.