Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Voters Elect First Black Mayor

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Voters Elect First Black Mayor

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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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What is significant about the Democratic party's winning streak mentioned?

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What issues did Gainey promise to focus on as mayor?

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