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4mo ago

Progressive Larry Krasner and Moderate Corey O’Connor Secure Key Pennsylvania Primary Wins

Krasner claims third term as Philadelphia DA while O’Connor unseats Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, signaling shifts in Democratic Party dynamics.

FILE - Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Corey O'Connor speaks at a candidate's forum held at Perry Traditional Academy in Pittsburgh, April, 24,. 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey speaking during a roundtable discussion at the Energy Innovation Center on August 28, 2024.
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Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Corey O'Connor, left, and Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.

Overview

  • Larry Krasner won Philadelphia’s Democratic primary for District Attorney, securing a path to a third term in the heavily Democratic city.
  • Krasner’s tenure has been defined by progressive criminal justice reforms, including eliminating cash bail for nonviolent offenses and reducing incarceration rates.
  • In Pittsburgh, Corey O’Connor defeated incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey in the Democratic primary, focusing on criticisms of Gainey’s handling of city finances and public safety.
  • O’Connor, backed by developers and local party endorsements, is poised to win the general election in the Democratic stronghold.
  • Both races highlight ideological divisions within the Democratic Party, with progressive incumbents facing challenges from moderates over issues like public safety and fiscal management.