By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrat-corey-oconnor-wins-race-for-pittsburgh-mayor Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Democrat Corey O’Connor wins race for Pittsburgh mayor Politics Nov 4, 2025 8:45 PM EST 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. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. The Associated Press declared O’Connor the winner at 8:26 p.m. EST. Find more of our Vote 2025 coverage LIVE UPDATES: Election Day 2025 READ MORE: How to track 2025 election results WATCH: How a Mamdani win could change New York City and the Democratic Party WATCH: How the Virginia governor’s race became a microcosm of national issues WATCH: Why Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court election has national implications WATCH: A look at the New Jersey governor’s race and its national implications A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
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. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. The Associated Press declared O’Connor the winner at 8:26 p.m. EST. Find more of our Vote 2025 coverage LIVE UPDATES: Election Day 2025 READ MORE: How to track 2025 election results WATCH: How a Mamdani win could change New York City and the Democratic Party WATCH: How the Virginia governor’s race became a microcosm of national issues WATCH: Why Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court election has national implications WATCH: A look at the New Jersey governor’s race and its national implications A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now