allegheny-county-politics

Lindsay Powell sworn in as District 21 rep, giving Pa. Dems a one-vote House majority

BY: - October 2, 2023

Lindsay Powell took office as state representative of the 21st District on Monday, making official the results of a Sept. 19 special election that tipped the balance of power in the Pennsylvania House back to Democrats. “I’m honored and excited to hit the ground running in my new role as a state representative,” Powell said […]

Zappala accepts GOP nomination for Allegheny Co. District Attorney

BY: - June 27, 2023

Zappala will again face Democrat Matt Dugan in this November's general election.

Allegheny Co. DA Zappala nabs enough write-in votes to appear on GOP ballot in the fall

BY: - May 23, 2023

If he accepts the nomination, Zappala would face Democratic nominee Matt Dugan in a rematch of the primary.

Allegheny County campaigns raise big bucks as the races come down to the wire

BY: - May 11, 2023

Voters will cast ballots in high-profile races for county executive, county council, and district attorney.

Progressive PAC putting its stamp on the race for Allegheny Co. DA | Monday Morning Coffee

BY: - May 8, 2023

Color of Change says it wants to 'transform the way the criminal legal system should operate.'

Allegheny Co. judicial candidates spar over labor endorsements

BY: - May 7, 2023

Patrick Sweeney, Anthony DeLuca, and Andy Szefi are facing off in a 3-way contest in the May primary.

The 2023 Democratic primary for Allegheny Co. DA. The issues, the candidates

BY: - May 4, 2023

Six-term incumbent prosecutor Stephen Zappala faces public defender Matt Dugan in the high-profile contest.

Do political endorsement fees in Allegheny County deter candidate diversity?

BY: - March 13, 2023

'As a group, Black and brown people are at the bottom economically in this country. [The fees are] a prohibition for people from these groups to seek this endorsement,' an advocate said

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Meet the Democrats running for Allegheny County Executive (so far)

BY: - February 5, 2023

Incumbent Rich Fitzgerald is term-limited, and the Democrat who wins the primary is highly likely to win in the general election.

Allegheny County Chief Public Defender Matt Dugan

Allegheny Co. DA hopeful Dugan calls for more collaborative, preventative approach to public safety

BY: - January 22, 2023

"In 2023, Allegheny County's justice system is in need of change. We need to think differently,” Dugan said