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Pittsburgh 2027 Mayoral Primary Election

Election Date:May 18, 2027Register by:April 18, 2027
Current holder:Ed Gainey(Democratic)

The Pittsburgh 2027 Mayoral Primary Election is scheduled for May 18, 2027, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The winner of the general election in November 2027 will serve as the city's chief executive, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, budget, and policy direction.

About This Race

The Pittsburgh 2027 Mayoral Primary Election is scheduled for May 18, 2027, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The winner of the general election in November 2027 will serve as the city's chief executive, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, budget, and policy direction.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 18, 2027
Registration Deadline
April 18, 2027
Early Voting Starts
May 6, 2027
Early Voting Ends
May 17, 2027

How to Vote

Pennsylvania residents can register to vote online via the Pennsylvania Department of State's website, by mail, or in person at county voter registration offices. Registered voters may vote in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, request a mail-in ballot, or participate in early voting at designated county election offices during the specified early voting period. Voters must present a valid form of identification if voting for the first time in their precinct or if required under state law.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Ed Gainey

Mayor of Pittsburgh

Biography

Ed Gainey is the incumbent Mayor of Pittsburgh, first elected in 2021. A former Pittsburgh City Council member and state legislator, Gainey is running for re-election to continue his focus on public safety reform, economic development, and neighborhood investment.

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Republican

Tony Moreno

Mayor of Pittsburgh

Biography

Tony Moreno is a Pittsburgh small business owner and former city council candidate who is running as a Republican challenger to Mayor Gainey. His campaign emphasizes public safety, tax reduction, and revitalizing Pittsburgh’s commercial corridors.

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