Late surge puts McVay in battle for judgeship

David Conti — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:52:26 EST

By David Conti, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Pennsylvania’s only contested, statewide election this fall will pit an Allegheny County judge who spent the past six years deciding family court cases against a ...

Primary votes mean change in Monroeville

Kyle Lawson — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:54:30 EST

By Kyle Lawson, Times Express
Newcomers edged out incumbent Democrats for Monroeville Council, likely assuring change in a community roiled by political infighting for two years. In that community and ...

Tawdry tweet dogs Weiner’s campaign for New York City mayor

The Associated Press — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:36:00 EST

By The Associated Press, The Associated Press
NEW YORK — In running for mayor, Anthony Weiner is seeking to get past the tawdry-tweeter punch line that has dogged him since his congressional ...

Mayoral nominee Peduto plans city hall house-cleaning if he’s elected

Bob Bauder — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:57:00 EST

By Bob Bauder, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Fixing city government’s image requires “top-to-bottom” changes resulting from Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s scandal-plagued administration, Pittsburgh Councilman Bill Peduto said Wednesday. Peduto, who won the Democratic ...

Peduto secures Democratic nomination for Pittsburgh mayor

Mike Wereschagin — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:54:00 EST

By Mike Wereschagin, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
In a repudiation of Pittsburgh’s embattled mayor, Democratic voters chose to replace Luke Ravenstahl with his chief foe, Bill Peduto. The councilman from Point Breeze ...

W.Pa. judge leads Superior Court race

David Conti — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:21:00 EST

By David Conti, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
An Allegheny County judge on Tuesday was leading the race to take on a Harrisburg attorney for an open seat on state Superior Court. Common ...

GOP challengers win or lead against Allegheny council incumbents

Bobby Kerlik — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:49:36 EST

By Bobby Kerlik, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Allegheny County Council likely will have two new faces, since two Republican challengers beat or led incumbents on Tuesday. The incumbent in the lone contested ...

Gilman, 2 City Council incumbents get nod

Andrew Conte — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:46:44 EST

By Andrew Conte, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dan Gilman won the Democratic nomination for the only open Pittsburgh City Council seat on Tuesday, taking 59 percent of the vote with all precincts ...

Former Mt. Lebanon commissioner on top

Andrew Conte — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:29:44 EST

By Andrew Conte, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Mt. Lebanon resident Dan Miller appeared to win a special election to replace former state Rep. Matt Smith on Tuesday, gaining 58 percent of the ...

Bilik DeFazio leads race for Westmoreland County judge on both ballots

Rich Cholodofsky — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:21:02 EST

By Rich Cholodofsky, Tribune-Review
Republican Meagan Bilik DeFazio appears poised to become Westmoreland County’s next judge. Bilik DeFazio, 38, of North Huntingdon was close to securing both the Democratic ...

Cozza, Tranquilli win nods for judge

David Conti — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:22:33 EST

By David Conti, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Allegheny County voters trimmed the field of 13 candidates for Common Pleas judge to as many as six who will battle for four seats on ...

Democratic newcomer, incumbents to vie for seats on Latrobe Council

Tribune-Review — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:21:03 EST

By Tribune-Review
A Democratic newcomer will join two of the party’s incumbents to vie for three seats on Latrobe Council in November, according to unoffical results from ...

Four Pittsburgh school board candidates won’t be challenged in fall

Matthew Santoni — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:31:35 EST

By Matthew Santoni, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Voters decided five open seats on the Pittsburgh school board on Tuesday, sending four new faces into the fall general election unopposed. Four of the ...

Democrats in close race for Greensburg Council nominations

Tribune-Review — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:21:02 EST

By Tribune-Review
One incumbent and a challenger claimed Republican nominations for Greensburg City Council while three were in a close race for the two Democrat nominations late ...

Municipal roundup: Dormont mayor’s battle still tight

Matthew Santoni — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:38:09 EST

By Matthew Santoni, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Many school board and municipal elections were uncontested in Tuesday’s primary election, but a few drew enough candidates to make the results worth watching. In ...

Jack Wagner concedes to Pittsburgh mayoral challenger Bill Peduto

Tribune-Review — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:13:48 EST

By Tribune-Review
Former state Auditor General Jack Wagner conceded to Pittsburgh mayoral challenger Bill Peduto for the Democratic nomination about 9:55 p.m. Tuesday. Peduto has 52 percent ...