State Rep. Ed Gainey Defeats Incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto In Democratic Primary Election

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – State Representative Ed Gainey is likely to become the first Black mayor of Pittsburgh after he defeated incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto in the primary election on Tuesday night.Gainey says he’s ready to build a better Pittsburgh for everyone.Late on Tuesday night, Mayor Bill Peduto said he called Gainey to congratulate him on earning the Democratic nomination for mayor and wished him well.To his supporters, Gainey was enthusiastic and ready to work.
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