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Pennsylvania

Deminpenn

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6. Lots of upsets

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Wed May 19, 2021, 09:10 AM

May 2021

Peduto lost to Ed Gainey in the Dem primary for Pittsburgh Mayor.

Even in my hometown, three AfAm women won their primaries (mayor and city council) over the incumbents and should win in Nov. If they do it will be a first for the mayor to be both AfAm and a woman. I'm sure there've been women who have served in the city council, but this will bring fresh blood.

Overall Dem turnout here in my county was only about 22%, but it seems the voters who did show up wanted some change.

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