Election Guide: Allegheny County District Attorney
The Allegheny County District Attorney is the person in charge of directing how people in the county facing criminal charges are prosecuted. The DA’s decisions impact cases ranging from disorderly conduct to homicide. Turahn Jenkins Bio: Former chief deputy director for county Public Defender’s Office. Currently a private criminal-defense attorney. Monroeville native and Democrat. “Justice…
Election Guide: Pittsburgh City Council District 1
Pittsburgh City Council District 1 covers the North Side neighborhoods of Brighton Heights, Marshall-Shadeland, Spring Hill, Spring Garden, Troy Hill, Deutschtown (East Allegheny), Allegheny Center, Allegheny West, and parts of the Mexican War Streets. Mark Brentley Bio: Lives in Allegheny Center and served as a Pittsburgh Public School board director for 16 years, up until…
Election Guide: Pittsburgh City Council District 3
Pittsburgh City Council District 3 covers Allentown, Arlington, Beltzhoover, Knoxville, St. Clair, South Side, and Oakland. Bruce Kraus Bio: Served as a Democrat in District 3 for 12 years and as City Council President since 2014. Lives in the South Side Slopes and is Pittsburgh’s first openly gay elected official. “I sincerely believe we are…
Election Guide: Pittsburgh City Council District 7
Pittsburgh City Council District covers the Strip District, Polish Hill, Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, Friendship, Morningside, and Highland Park. Deb Gross Bio: Serving as District 7 city councilor since 2013, Gross lives in Highland Park and has a master’s degree from Duke University. Says campaign isn’t “afraid to challenge growing corporate power” and supports keeping Pittsburgh Water…
Election Guide: Allegheny County Council District 13
Allegheny County Council District 13 covers Bellevue, Lawrenceville, Strip District, Downtown, Uptown, Allentown, Beltzhoover, Morningside, Stanton Heights, Garfield, parts of South Side, and all of North Side. Olivia Bennett Bio: A Manchester native who currently lives in Northview Heights, Bennett is a community organizer who has protested for better police accountability measures and gun-control legislation.…
Election Guide: Allegheny County Council District At-Large
This is a countywide election for a Democratic spot on the 15-member Allegheny County Council. This body handles county legislation concerning civil rights, infrastructure, environmental health, taxes, and more. John DeFazio Bio: President of Allegheny County Council. Has served on council as a Democrat since 2000. A retired pro wrestler known as Jumping Johnny, also…
Pittsburgh Primary Election Guide 2019
Voters in Allegheny County might not recognize many of the names on the ballot for the May 21 primary election, but they’re worth knowing. While not as well covered as the 2018 primaries or the upcoming 2020 presidential election, off-year primaries in many ways have an even more significant impact on daily life. This year,…
