Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Voters Elect First Black Mayor

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Voters Elect First Black Mayor

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Political Science

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Ed Gainey, the first black mayor of Pittsburgh, won the election with nearly 70% of the votes, defeating Republican Tony Moreno. Gainey will succeed Bill Peduto, continuing a 92-year Democratic winning streak. He aims to make Pittsburgh inclusive by addressing affordable housing, police reform, and diversity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of votes did Ed Gainey secure in the election?

80%

50%

60%

70%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Republican nominee in the Pittsburgh mayoral election?

Bill Peduto

Tony Moreno

Ed Gainey

John Smith

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Ed Gainey set to replace as the mayor of Pittsburgh?

Tony Moreno

Jane Smith

Bill Peduto

John Doe

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the Democratic Party's winning streak in Pittsburgh lasted?

92 years

102 years

72 years

50 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the issues Ed Gainey promised to focus on?

Police reform

Tax reduction

Affordable housing

Diversity

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