PREVIEW: Pittsburgh mayoral candidates answer Chronicle questionnaire

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor

The 2025 Pennsylvania Primary Election is taking place this month, on May 20. For Pittsburghers, perhaps the most important race of the season is for the seat of Mayor of Pittsburgh.

Democratic candidate Ed Gainey is seeking to retain his position, having become the first African-American mayor of Pittsburgh in 2022. He’s being challenged in the Democratic primary by Corey O’Connor, who is currently serving as Allegheny County controller and previously was a member of Pittsburgh City Council, holding that position for 10 years.

Meanwhile, in the Republican race, clothing store owner Thomas West is facing off against retired police officer Tony Moreno. The latter of the two candidates is a Northsider, residing in Brighton Heights.

The Northside Chronicle sent out a questionnaire to the four candidates to get their perspectives on the issues which matter most to Northsiders and received responses back from all four candidates.

Check out the May issue for the full story!