Local Elections
Summary
Upcoming local elections in Allegheny County are set to shake up local leadership and shift future policy. It's the ultimate chance to decide who steers the ship in your backyard.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
Depending on who wins, tax dollars and city budgets could shift toward entirely different priorities, hitting your wallet directly.
Residents who want a fresh direction for county policies and fresh faces in local government.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (7)
Pittsburgh City Councilor Deb Gross will not seek reelection
Gross said she would step down when her term ends on Dec. 31, 2027 — in part because she was confident that there are "capable leaders” in her district.
Here is the ballot question voters in Allegheny County will consider in the 2026 midterm election
Here is the ballot question voters in Allegheny County will consider in the 2026 midterm election on Nov. 3.
Pennsylvania Election Day 2026: Polls open at 7 a.m.
Pennsylvania voters will decide the governor's race, state legislative control and a key ballot question in Allegheny County.
What time do polls open and close in Pennsylvania for today's midterms?
Polls in Pennsylvania are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here's what voters need to know about ID requirements and staying in line.
Fayette County reaching out to about 300 voters about mail-in ballots that may not have gone out
The Fayette County Election Bureau says it's reaching out to about 300 voters whose mail-in ballots may not have been sent out.
Pennsylvania secretary of state addresses DOJ election monitors at some polling places
Election Day is one week away, and while voters may have their ballots set, there are questions about who they can expect to see at their polling place as the federal government gets involved. KDKA's Lauren Linder has the details from Downtown.
The candidates running to run Allegheny County
The candidates running to run Allegheny County City & State Pennsylvania
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