Could Pittsburgh Get Its First Black Mayor? State Rep. Ed Gainey Wins Primary Upsetting Incumbent

Pittsburgh, Pa. is close to electing its first Black Mayor.

On Tuesday, state Representative Ed Gainey won the Democratic primary upsetting two-term Mayor Bill Peduto.

Gainey ran his campaign on a platform of fighting for everyone, and not just a few. He accused Peduto of breaking promises as communities of color continue to suffer.

Gainey could become Pittsburgh's first Black mayor as a Republican opponent has not filed to run in the primary.

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