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The [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] [[primary election]] is scheduled to be held on May 21, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Primary Election|url=http://sites.allegheny.edu/cpp/voting-guidelines/primary-election/|publisher=Allegheny College Center for Political Participation|accessdate=3 December 2012}}</ref> In addition to the incumbent Mayor, Luke Ravenstahl, several candidates have expressed interest in running. Bill Peduto, who had run for Mayor of Pittsburgh in [[Pittsburgh mayoral election, 2005|2005]] (losing in the primary to fellow Democratic City Councilman and eventual winner [[Bob O'Connor (mayor)|Bob O'Connor]]) and again for a short time in the [[Pittsburgh mayoral special election, 2007|2007 special election]] before dropping out prior to the primary, announced his candidacy in December 2012 and was immediately endorsed by [[Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny County Executive]] [[Rich Fitzgerald]].<ref name=peduto/> City Controller Michael Lamb, who stated that he "has every intention"<ref name=overview/> of running for Mayor, declared his candidacy in mid-January 2013.<ref name=lambannounces/> Jack Wagner, former Auditor General of Pennsylvania, has also publicly expressed interest in the race, but has yet to make a final decision.<ref name=overview/> |
The [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] [[primary election]] is scheduled to be held on May 21, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Primary Election|url=http://sites.allegheny.edu/cpp/voting-guidelines/primary-election/|publisher=Allegheny College Center for Political Participation|accessdate=3 December 2012}}</ref> In addition to the incumbent Mayor, Luke Ravenstahl, several candidates have expressed interest in running. Bill Peduto, who had run for Mayor of Pittsburgh in [[Pittsburgh mayoral election, 2005|2005]] (losing in the primary to fellow Democratic City Councilman and eventual winner [[Bob O'Connor (mayor)|Bob O'Connor]]) and again for a short time in the [[Pittsburgh mayoral special election, 2007|2007 special election]] before dropping out prior to the primary, announced his candidacy in December 2012 and was immediately endorsed by [[Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny County Executive]] [[Rich Fitzgerald]].<ref name=peduto/> City Controller Michael Lamb, who stated that he "has every intention"<ref name=overview/> of running for Mayor, declared his candidacy in mid-January 2013.<ref name=lambannounces/> Democratic Candidate Michael Larkin announced his campaign for the Office of Mayor on February 12th, 2013. Jack Wagner, former Auditor General of Pennsylvania, has also publicly expressed interest in the race, but has yet to make a final decision.<ref name=overview/> Although a speculated candidate in the Democratic primary, Wagner is also reportedly considering an [[Independent (politician)|independent]] general election campaign.<ref name=wagner2>{{cite news|last=McCray|first=Charquinta|title=Pittsburgh Mayoral Campaign Staffs Fill Out|url=http://www.politicspa.com/pittsburgh-mayoral-campaign-staffs-fill-out/45571/|accessdate=27 January 2013|newspaper=PoliticsPA|date=24 January 2013}}</ref> |
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Polling conducted between late December 2012 to mid-January 2013 by Civic Science found that a race between Luke Ravenstahl and Bill Peduto would be within single digit percentage points. The polling firm, however, emphasized that the poll was not intended to provide two-way race numbers and that the polling (which was completed on January 16) did not include Micheal Lamb, who had entered the race the next day. According to the poll, [[Blue-collar worker|blue-collar]] primary voters were more apt to support Ravenstahl while [[White-collar worker|white-collar]] primary voters were more apt to support Peduto.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gibson|first=Keegan|title=Poll: Blue Collar for Ravenstahl, White Collar for Peduto|url=http://www.politicspa.com/poll-blue-collar-for-ravenstahl-white-collar-for-peduto/45496/|accessdate=23 January 2013|newspaper=PoliticsPA|date=22 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=A Little Free Data for the Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidates|url=http://blog.civicscience.com/blog/2013/1/20/a-little-free-data-for-the-pittsburgh-mayoral-candidates.html|publisher=Civic Science|accessdate=23 January 2013}}</ref> |
Polling conducted between late December 2012 to mid-January 2013 by Civic Science found that a race between Luke Ravenstahl and Bill Peduto would be within single digit percentage points. The polling firm, however, emphasized that the poll was not intended to provide two-way race numbers and that the polling (which was completed on January 16) did not include Micheal Lamb, who had entered the race the next day. According to the poll, [[Blue-collar worker|blue-collar]] primary voters were more apt to support Ravenstahl while [[White-collar worker|white-collar]] primary voters were more apt to support Peduto.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gibson|first=Keegan|title=Poll: Blue Collar for Ravenstahl, White Collar for Peduto|url=http://www.politicspa.com/poll-blue-collar-for-ravenstahl-white-collar-for-peduto/45496/|accessdate=23 January 2013|newspaper=PoliticsPA|date=22 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=A Little Free Data for the Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidates|url=http://blog.civicscience.com/blog/2013/1/20/a-little-free-data-for-the-pittsburgh-mayoral-candidates.html|publisher=Civic Science|accessdate=23 January 2013}}</ref> |
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===Candidates=== |
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* Michael Larkin (Graduate Student at Carlow University) (Allegheny County employee) |
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Michael Larkin |
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*[[Michael Lamb (attorney)|Michael Lamb]], Pittsburgh [[Comptroller|City Controller]]<ref name=poll1/><ref name=overview/><ref name=lambannounces>{{cite news|last=Cato|first=Jason|title=City Controller Michael Lamb enters mayoral race with confidence|url=http://triblive.com/politics/politicalheadlines/3302765-74/lamb-mayor-controller|accessdate=16 January 2013|newspaper=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review|date=16 January 2013}}</ref> |
*[[Michael Lamb (attorney)|Michael Lamb]], Pittsburgh [[Comptroller|City Controller]]<ref name=poll1/><ref name=overview/><ref name=lambannounces>{{cite news|last=Cato|first=Jason|title=City Controller Michael Lamb enters mayoral race with confidence|url=http://triblive.com/politics/politicalheadlines/3302765-74/lamb-mayor-controller|accessdate=16 January 2013|newspaper=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review|date=16 January 2013}}</ref> |
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*[[Bill Peduto]], [[Pittsburgh City Council|Pittsburgh City Councilman]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Peduto Poised to Run; 4 Line up for His Council Seat|url=http://www.politicspa.com/peduto-poised-to-run-4-line-up-for-his-council-seat/44545/|accessdate=3 December 2012|newspaper=PoliticsPA|date=29 November 2012}}</ref><ref name=overview/><ref name=peduto>{{cite news|title=Bill Peduto To Run For Mayor In Pittsburgh|url=http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/12/13/bill-peduto-to-run-for-mayor-in-pittsburgh/|accessdate=14 December 2012|newspaper=CBS Pittsburgh|date=13 December 2012}}</ref> |
*[[Bill Peduto]], [[Pittsburgh City Council|Pittsburgh City Councilman]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Peduto Poised to Run; 4 Line up for His Council Seat|url=http://www.politicspa.com/peduto-poised-to-run-4-line-up-for-his-council-seat/44545/|accessdate=3 December 2012|newspaper=PoliticsPA|date=29 November 2012}}</ref><ref name=overview/><ref name=peduto>{{cite news|title=Bill Peduto To Run For Mayor In Pittsburgh|url=http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/12/13/bill-peduto-to-run-for-mayor-in-pittsburgh/|accessdate=14 December 2012|newspaper=CBS Pittsburgh|date=13 December 2012}}</ref> |
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*[http://lambformayor.com/ Michael Lamb for Mayor] |
*[http://lambformayor.com/ Michael Lamb for Mayor] |
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*[http://www.billpeduto.com/ Bill Peduto for Mayor] |
*[http://www.billpeduto.com/ Bill Peduto for Mayor] |
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The Mayoral election of 2013 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is scheduled to take place on November 5, 2013. The primary election is scheduled to be held on May 21, 2013. Incumbent Democrat Luke Ravenstahl is seeking a second full term as Mayor of Pittsburgh.
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary election is scheduled to be held on May 21, 2013.[1] In addition to the incumbent Mayor, Luke Ravenstahl, several candidates have expressed interest in running. Bill Peduto, who had run for Mayor of Pittsburgh in 2005 (losing in the primary to fellow Democratic City Councilman and eventual winner Bob O'Connor) and again for a short time in the 2007 special election before dropping out prior to the primary, announced his candidacy in December 2012 and was immediately endorsed by Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.[2] City Controller Michael Lamb, who stated that he "has every intention"[3] of running for Mayor, declared his candidacy in mid-January 2013.[4] Democratic Candidate Michael Larkin announced his campaign for the Office of Mayor on February 12th, 2013. Jack Wagner, former Auditor General of Pennsylvania, has also publicly expressed interest in the race, but has yet to make a final decision.[3] Although a speculated candidate in the Democratic primary, Wagner is also reportedly considering an independent general election campaign.[5]
Polling conducted between late December 2012 to mid-January 2013 by Civic Science found that a race between Luke Ravenstahl and Bill Peduto would be within single digit percentage points. The polling firm, however, emphasized that the poll was not intended to provide two-way race numbers and that the polling (which was completed on January 16) did not include Micheal Lamb, who had entered the race the next day. According to the poll, blue-collar primary voters were more apt to support Ravenstahl while white-collar primary voters were more apt to support Peduto.[6][7]
Candidates
Declared
- Michael Larkin (Graduate Student at Carlow University) (Allegheny County employee)
- Michael Lamb, Pittsburgh City Controller[8][3][4]
- Bill Peduto, Pittsburgh City Councilman[9][3][2]
- Luke Ravenstahl, incumbent Mayor of Pittsburgh[10][3][11]
Potential
Polling
| Poll source | Sample size |
Date(s) administered |
Michael Lamb The Democratic Candidate for the Office of Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh: Michael Larkin |
Bill Peduto |
Luke Ravenstahl |
Jack Wagner |
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| Civic Science | 1,024 | January 26, 2012 | 20% | 22% | 32% | 26% |
References
- ^ "Primary Election". Allegheny College Center for Political Participation. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Bill Peduto To Run For Mayor In Pittsburgh". CBS Pittsburgh. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f O'Toole, James (2 December 2012). "Pittsburgh mayoral race begins to take shape". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ^ a b Cato, Jason (16 January 2013). "City Controller Michael Lamb enters mayoral race with confidence". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ^ McCray, Charquinta (24 January 2013). "Pittsburgh Mayoral Campaign Staffs Fill Out". PoliticsPA. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
- ^ Gibson, Keegan (22 January 2013). "Poll: Blue Collar for Ravenstahl, White Collar for Peduto". PoliticsPA. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ^ "A Little Free Data for the Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidates". Civic Science. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ^ a b "New Poll Looks At 2013 Pittsburgh Mayor Race". CBS Pittsburgh. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- ^ "Peduto Poised to Run; 4 Line up for His Council Seat". PoliticsPA. 29 November 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- ^ "Sources: Mayor Ravenstahl To Run For Re-Election". CBS Pittsburgh. 21 September 2011. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- ^ "Mayor Announces He's Seeking Re-Election". CBS Pittsburgh. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
External links
- Official campaign websites
- Michael Lamb for Mayor
- Bill Peduto for Mayor
- Twitter/LarkinforMayor
- Https://Facebook.com/LarkinforMayor
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