Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Corey O'Connor speaks at a candidate's forum held in April at Perry Traditional Academy in the city. Photo by Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo

Democrat Corey O’Connor wins race for Pittsburgh mayor

Politics

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Corey O'Connor won election as mayor of Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

O'Connor defeated Republican nominee Tony Moreno. O'Connor, the Allegheny County controller, defeated incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey in the Democratic primary earlier this year. He is the son of former Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor.

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