2021 Pittsburgh Democratic Primary Election Guide
Politics in America after Donald Trump are, maybe somewhat surprisingly, returning to a more traditional dynamic. There isn’t the stress associated with checking what crazy thing the former president said, and how that might contribute to ongoing, global chaos. As such, it feels like many Americans are paying a little bit less attention than before,…
Democratic Primary Election 2021: Pittsburgh Mayor
Three-term mayors in Pittsburgh are rare, and incumbent Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto is trying to join that club. But this year, he’s garnered some considerable challenges from state Rep. Ed Gainey (D-Lincoln-Lemington), who is running to Peduto’s left on policing, and from retired police officer Tony Moreno, who is running to Peduto’s right. Math tutor…
Democratic Primary Election 2021 Pittsburgh City Council District 4
Pittsburgh City Council District 4 represents the South Hills neighborhoods of Beechview, Bon Air, Brookline, Carrick, and Overbrook, as well as parts of Mount Washington. It is represented by incumbent Councilor Anthony Coghill (D-Beechview). Bethani Cameron Bio: Single mom who previously worked for former councilperson Natalia Rudiak, then as chief of staff for City Councilor…
Democratic Primary Election 2021: Pittsburgh City Council District 2
Pittsburgh City Council District 2 includes Banksville, Duquesne Heights, Mount Washington, and all West End neighborhoods, such as Chartiers City, Crafton Heights, East Carnegie, Elliott, Esplen, Fairywood, Oakwood, Ridgemont, West End Village, and Westwood. Council President Theresa Kail-Smith is the incumbent. Theresa Kail-Smith Bio: First elected to Pittsburgh City Council in 2009, where she has…
Democratic Primary Election 2021: Ballot questions
A new election means new ballot questions, and the often confusing legal language that comes with them. Below is an explainer to help voters sift through the legalese of the big ballot questions this primary. Five questions will appear on all Allegheny County ballots outside of the city of Pittsburgh, and six will appear on…
With a majority of Pittsburgh Public School board seats up for grabs, candidates are pushing for racial equity and accountability
The COVID-19 pandemic upended education for Pittsburgh youth in ways the community is still working to recognize. But while some point to the COVID-19 pandemic as the primary culprit for the district’s challenges, education activists and residents say they’ve seen an educational crisis brewing in Pittsburgh Public Schools for some time. With the impending May…
Democratic Primary Election 2021: Allegheny County Council District 9
Allegheny County District 9 comprises of the cities of Duquesne and McKeesport; the boroughs of Dravosburg, Glassport, Liberty, Lincoln, Port Vue, Versailles, West Mifflin, and White Oak; and, the townships of Elizabeth, Forward, North Versailles, and South Versailles. It is currently represented by incumbent Robert J. Macey. Robert J. Macey Bio: Resident of West Mifflin.…
Primary Election: Allegheny County Common Pleas Judicial Elections
With nearly 40 candidates running for nine open seats on the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County, this election cycle offers a paramount opportunity to remake the county’s criminal justice system. Common Pleas Judges are responsible for overseeing trials for criminal, civil, and family cases and delivering sentencing. They can also be a part of…
