The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The municipal elections occurred across the state on Tuesday during the Pennsylvania primary elections.

Incumbents win big in Tuesday primary elections

By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer May 22, 2019
Long lines snaked out of the William Pitt Union last November as more than 1,000 students showed up to cast their votes in the 2018 general election.
Bethany Hallam (pictured) won the primary election over incumbent John Defazio for Allegheny County Council President.

Challenger Bethany Hallam defeats county council president in primary

By Lauren Bruckstein, For The Pitt News May 22, 2019
After a close election, Bethany Hallam won the Democratic primary election for an Allegheny County Council At-Large seat 53.54% to 46.11%, or by 7,450 votes, Tuesday night.
Pennsylvania residents who wish to vote in the May 21 primary election must register to vote by next Monday and be registered as a member of a party.

Deadline approaching for primary voter registration

By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor April 18, 2019
Pittsburghers will have an opportunity to go to the polls for City and county elections in the coming weeks, but the voter registration deadline is closing soon. Pennsylvania residents who wish to vote in the May 21 primary election must register to vote by next Monday.
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