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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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County Controller Corey O’Connor answers questions from moderator Ann Belser at the Mayoral Forum at Chatham University on Sunday, Feb. 2.

College Democrats endorse mayoral challenger Corey O’Connor in primary

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • March 18, 2025
Last month, both College Democrats at Pitt and Young Democrats of Allegheny County endorsed Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor in the Democratic primary for mayor.
Attendees gathered in the Eddy Theatre at Chatham University to spectate discussions with Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, County Controller Corey O’Connor and moderator Ann Belser on Sunday, Feb. 2.

Mayor Ed Gainey, County Controller Corey O’Connor face off in mayoral forum

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • February 3, 2025
Mayor Ed Gainey and his challenger, Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor, addressed key issues such as public safety, affordable housing, city finances and Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in a mayoral forum at Chatham on Sunday afternoon.
Opinion | Mayoral primary marks win for Pittsburgh youth, progressives

Opinion | Mayoral primary marks win for Pittsburgh youth, progressives

By India Krug, Senior Staff Columnist • June 2, 2021
This primary not only displayed the power of progressive grassroots organizing, but a shedding of old guard Democrats and the Democratic machine.
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