2013 Pittsburgh mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 2013 Pittsburgh mayoral election Flag of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.svg presidential no 2009 Pittsburgh mayoral election 2009 2017 Pittsburgh mayoral election 2017 November 5, 2013 File:Bill Peduto 2013 (cropped).jpg 150x150px Bill Peduto Democratic Party (United States) 37,006 84.3% File:Josh Wander.jpg Joshua Wander Republican Party (United States) 5,028 11.5% Pittsburgh Mayoral Election Results by Ward, 2013.svg 210px Ward resultsPeduto: #80b3ff 60–70% #0066ff 70–80% #0044aa 80–90% #002255 90–100% Mayor Luke Ravenstahl Democratic Party (United States) Bill Peduto Democratic Party (United States) The 2013 Pittsburgh mayoral election took place on November 5, 2013. Democrat Bill Peduto was elected the 60th Mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The primary election was held on May 21, 2013. Incumbent Democratic Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, although eligible for a second full term, did not seek reelection as Mayor of Pittsburgh. Initially, Luke Ravenstahl had indicated an intention to seek reelection in the 2013 election and had led early Democratic primary polling. Following Ravenstahl's withdrawal in early March 2013, several candidates not previously considering a campaign joined the race and others became speculated candidates. As of the primary election petition filing deadline on March 12, 2013, seven Democratic candidates and one Republican candidate, Joshua Wander, had filed to run. One Democratic candidate, Bill Robinson, stated he would run despite missing the petition deadline. After the field settled, there were four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination who were listed on the ballot and one seeking the Republican nomination. In addition, the sole Republican candidate also expressed an intention to run for the Democratic nomination as a write-in candidate. On May 21, 2013, Bill Peduto won the Democratic primary and Josh Wander, who had run unopposed in the Republican primary, won his party's nomination. Peduto defeated Wander and independent Lester Ludwig in the November general election. He was inaugurated as Pittsburgh's 60th mayor upon the expiration of incumbent mayor Luke Ravenstahl's term in January 2014. The next regular quadrennial mayoral election following the 2013 election took place on November 7, 2017. Background In the 2005 election, Democrat Bob O'Connor was elected Mayor of Pittsburgh and assumed office in January 2006. In July 2006, O'Connor was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma, which was initially believed to be manageable. His health deteriorated, however, and he died on September 1, 2006. Luke Ravenstahl, as president of the Pittsburgh City Council, was subsequently sworn in and assumed office as mayor. At the time, at age 26, Ravenstahl was the youngest mayor of a major U.S. city.Lord Rich Srikameswaran Anita Mayor faces aggressive treatment for rare cancer https://www.post-gazette.com/neighborhoods-city/2006/07/11/Mayor-faces-aggressive-treatment-for-rare-cancer/stories/200607110214 11 January 2014 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11 July 2006McNulty Timothy O'Connor remembered as city leader, family man https://www.post-gazette.com/frontpage/2006/09/07/O-Connor-remembered-as-city-leader-family-man/stories/200609070373 11 January 2014 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 7 September 2006Urbina Ian Baby-Faced Mayor Takes Over an Aging Pittsburgh https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/09/us/09mayor.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 11 January 2014 The New York Times 9 September 2006 A special election was scheduled for November 2007, which pitted Ravenstahl and Republican businessman Mark DeSantis. DeSantis mounted a serious campaign despite a heavy Democratic voter registration advantage in Pittsburgh. Nonetheless, Ravenstahl won the election by a wide margin to serve out the remainder of O'Connor's term, ending in 2010.Lord Rich Ravenstahl declares victory in Pittsburgh mayor race http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07310/831679-100.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20150406030940/http://www.post-gazette.com/breaking/2007/11/06/Ravenstahl-declares-victory-in-Pittsburgh-mayor-race/stories/200711060148 6 April 2015 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 6 November 2007 11 January 2014 dead dmy-all Ravenstahl was again a candidate for re-election, this time for a full term, in the regularly scheduled November 2009 election. In the primary, he defeated City Councilman Patrick Dowd and attorney Carmen Robinson. Both candidates were able to tap into Democratic support; however, neither were able to overcome Ravenstahl's name recognition throughout the city.Lord Rich Roddy Dennis B. McNulty Timothy Ravenstahl cruises past two rivals for Democratic nomination https://www.post-gazette.com/neighborhoods-city/2009/05/20/Ravenstahl-cruises-past-two-rivals-for-Democratic-nomination/stories/200905200199 11 January 2014 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 20 May 2009 In the general election, the cross-filed Ravenstahl faced and ultimately defeated independent candidates Franco "Dok" Harris, son of former Pittsburgh Steelers player Franco Harris, and Kevin Acklin, who would eventually become Bill Peduto's Mayoral Chief of Staff after the 2013 election.2009 Municipal General Election http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/elect/200911gen/el45_1247.htm Allegheny County Division of Elections 11 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20091108005110/http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/elect/200911gen/el45_1247.htm 8 November 2009 dead dmy-all Ravenstahl had an unstable relationship with the Pittsburgh City Council throughout his term as mayor, which included disagreements over the city budget. City Councilman Bill Peduto emerged as a political opponent of Ravenstahl's, with Peduto mounting a primary election challenge against Ravenstahl in 2007 before dropping out a short time later.Mayor Critical of City Council During Budget Address https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2010/11/08/mayor-critical-of-city-council-during-budget-address/ 11 January 2014 CBS Pittsburgh 8 November 2010Daniels Melissa Peduto ally likely will lead Pittsburgh City Council https://triblive.com/news/allegheny/5365681-74/council-kraus-mayor#axzz2q3Yxht4N 11 January 2014 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 5 January 2014Gibson Keegan Ravenstahl-Linked Group Slams Peduto in Ad (With Video) http://www.politicspa.com/ravenstahl-linked-group-slams-peduto-in-ad-with-video/47709/ 11 January 2014 PoliticsPA 29 April 2013Williams Timothy Under Fire, the Mayor of Pittsburgh Quits Race https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/02/us/politics/luke-ravenstahl-pittsburgh-mayor-drops-re-election-bid.html 11 January 2014 The New York Times 1 March 2013O'Toole James Peduto officially kicks off mayoral campaign https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2012/12/14/Peduto-officially-kicks-off-mayoral-campaign/stories/2012121402210000000 https://web.archive.org/web/20140111045140/http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2012/12/14/Peduto-officially-kicks-off-mayoral-campaign/stories/2012121402210000000 dead January 11, 2014 11 January 2014 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 14 December 2012 Prior to the 2013 election, Ravenstahl had not held a fundraiser since 2009 and it was uncertain whether or not he would seek another term; however, an undisclosed source indicated to local news outlet KDKA in September 2011 that Ravenstahl would run for re-election in 2013.Griffin Marty Sources: Mayor Ravenstahl To Run For Re-Election https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2011/09/21/sources-mayor-ravenstahl-to-run-for-re-election/ 11 January 2014 CBS Pittsburgh 21 September 2011 Democratic primary Early developments thumb|right|160px|Mayor Luke Ravenstahl initially announced that he would run for re-election, but later reversed his decision. Several candidates expressed interest in running in the May 21, 2013, Democratic primary election.Primary Election https://sites.allegheny.edu/cpp/voting-guidelines/primary-election/ Allegheny College Center for Political Participation 3 December 2012 Incumbent Luke Ravenstahl officially announced in November 2012 that he would seek re-election to a second full term.Mayor Announces He's Seeking Re-Election https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/11/16/mayor-announces-hes-seeking-re-election/ 11 January 2014 CBS Pittsburgh 16 November 2012 In addition, 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. City Controller Michael Lamb, who stated that he had "every intention"O'Toole James Pittsburgh mayoral race begins to take shape http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/politics-local/pittsburgh-mayoral-race-begins-to-take-shape-664527/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121205003208/http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/politics-local/pittsburgh-mayoral-race-begins-to-take-shape-664527/ dead December 5, 2012 4 December 2012 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2 December 2012 of running for mayor, declared his candidacy in mid-January 2013.Cato Jason City Controller Michael Lamb enters mayoral race with confidence https://triblive.com/politics/politicalheadlines/3302765-74/lamb-mayor-controller 16 January 2013 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 16 January 2013 Jack Wagner, former Auditor General of Pennsylvania, also publicly expressed interest in the race and filed a petition to run in March. Wagner also reportedly considered an independent general election campaign.McCray Charquinta Pittsburgh Mayoral Campaign Staffs Fill Out http://www.politicspa.com/pittsburgh-mayoral-campaign-staffs-fill-out/45571/ 27 January 2013 PoliticsPA 24 January 2013 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 Michael 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.Gibson Keegan Poll: Blue Collar for Ravenstahl, White Collar for Peduto http://www.politicspa.com/poll-blue-collar-for-ravenstahl-white-collar-for-peduto/45496/ 23 January 2013 PoliticsPA 22 January 2013A Little Free Data for the Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidates http://blog.civicscience.com/blog/2013/1/20/a-little-free-data-for-the-pittsburgh-mayoral-candidates.html Civic Science 23 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130124155529/http://blog.civicscience.com/blog/2013/1/20/a-little-free-data-for-the-pittsburgh-mayoral-candidates.html 24 January 2013 dead dmy-all On March 1, 2013, Ravenstahl announced that he would not seek reelection, reversing a prior decision to run for another term.Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl drops out of race for re-election http://www.wtae.com/news/local/allegheny/Pittsburgh-Mayor-Luke-Ravenstahl-drops-out-of-race-for-re-election/-/10927008/19119422/-/7qld5x/-/index.html 1 March 2013 WTAE Pittsburgh 1 March 2013 The announcement came amid an investigation of fund use at the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, although Ravenstahl did not make any indication that this had contributed to his decision to withdraw. In addition, Ravenstahl alluded in his announcement to the medical condition of his mother, who had been suffering "medical issues,"Mayor Not Seeking Re-Election https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/01/mayor-not-seeking-re-election/ 2 March 2013 CBS Pittsburgh 1 March 2013 but did not indicate that this had contributed to the decision either. Ravenstahl stated that he would serve out the remainder of his term, ending in January 2014. Shortly thereafter, City Council President Darlene Harris confirmed her intention to run. In addition, Jake Wheatley, Jim Ferlo, and Ricky Burgess became speculated candidates.How will Ravenstahl's decision not to seek re-election affect mayoral race? http://www.wtae.com/news/local/allegheny/How-will-Ravenstahl-s-decision-not-to-seek-re-election-affect-mayoral-race/-/10927008/19146644/-/14oyew2z/-/index.html 2 March 2013 WTAE Pittsburgh 1 March 2013 After Ravenstahl's withdrawal Bill Peduto 2013.jpg 137 Jack Wagner Veteran Council.jpg 135 After Luke Ravenstahl's withdrawal, the race evolved into a two-way contest between Bill Peduto (left) and Jack Wagner (right); both had run for mayor in prior elections. In early March 2013, following the withdrawal of incumbent mayor Luke Ravenstahl, a poll conducted by Keystone Analytics found that Bill Peduto was leading the race, garnering the support of 30 percent of respondents. Jack Wagner was second with 20 percent of respondents voicing support. Nearly a quarter of respondents, 22 percent, remained undecided.Pittsburgh Democratic Mayoral Primary Survey http://www.keystone-analytics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PittsburghMayoral-13P-MarchBrushfire-freqs.pdf Keystone Analytics 11 March 2013 February 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150226024117/http://www.keystone-analytics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PittsburghMayoral-13P-MarchBrushfire-freqs.pdf dead The filing deadline to appear on the Democratic primary ballot was March 12, 2013, at 5:00 PM EDT. At this point, seven candidates had formally filed petitions to run for Mayor of Pittsburgh: Jim Ferlo, Darlene Harris, Michael Lamb, Bill Peduto, A. J. Richardson, Jake Wheatley and Jack Wagner. Allegheny County Councilman Bill Robinson stated that he would run for mayor despite not meeting the deadline for petitions to appear on the ballot. Jim Ferlo, despite filing to run, dropped out of the race three days later, on March 15. On March 27, Darlene Harris dropped out of the race. On the same day, Jack Wagner received endorsements from Pittsburgh police and firefighter unions, as well as former candidate and State Senator Jim Ferlo. Also on March 27, Bill Peduto was endorsed by State Representative Ed Gainey.Wagner Picks Up Big Endorsements In Mayor’s Race https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/27/wagner-picks-up-big-endorsements-in-mayors-race/ 27 March 2013 CBS Pittsburgh 27 March 2013 Michael Lamb ended his campaign on April 1, 2013, and endorsed Jack Wagner.O'Toole James Lamb backs out of Pittsburgh mayor's race, supports Wagner http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/politics-local/source-lamb-to-drop-out-of-pittburgh-mayors-race-681688/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130403095828/http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/politics-local/source-lamb-to-drop-out-of-pittburgh-mayors-race-681688/ dead April 3, 2013 1 April 2013 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 1 April 2013 Shortly thereafter, on April 3, a judge ruled that Wagner could use the approximately 300000 in his statewide campaign account, left over from his campaigns for state auditor and Governor of Pennsylvania, after the usage of these funds was challenged by fellow candidate Bill Peduto.Gibson Keegan Judge Rules Wagner Can Use His $300K Statewide Campaign Cash http://www.politicspa.com/judge-rules-wagner-can-use-his-300k-statewide-campaign-cash/47170/ 4 April 2013 PoliticsPA 3 April 2013 Also on April 3, local media reported that candidate A. J. Richardson was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after having been found by police passed out in his vehicle. Following his release from jail, Richardson dismissed the allegation as an attempt to sabotage his candidacy for mayor and expressed an intention to continue his campaign. However, Richardson stated at a mayoral candidates debate that evening that he would plead guilty to the charges.Mayoral Candidate Arrested For DUI https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/04/03/mayoral-candidate-arrested-for-dui/ 4 April 2013 CBS Pittsburgh 3 April 2013 Another poll released by Keystone Analytics in early April found that the Democratic primary had become largely a two-way race between Bill Peduto and Jack Wagner, with Wagner taking the lead following Michael Lamb's withdrawal and endorsement. Wagner garnered 38 percent in the poll, with Peduto receiving the support of 31 percent of respondents. Candidates Jake Wheatley and A. J. Richardson garnered 4 and 1 percent, respectively.Gibson Keegan Keystone Analytics Poll: Wagner 38, Peduto 30 http://www.politicspa.com/keystone-analytics-poll-wagner-38-peduto-30/47193/ 4 April 2013 PoliticsPA 4 April 2013 Two additional polls, released in late April and mid-May by Keystone Analytics, showed Peduto regaining the lead in the primary race. In the April poll, Peduto's lead was within the plus or minus 4.38 percent margin of error; he led Jack Wagner 38 to 36 percent. Jake Wheatley received 5 percent support and A. J. Richardson received less than 1 percent.Gibson Keegan Pittsburgh Poll: Peduto 38, Wagner 36 http://www.politicspa.com/pittsburgh-poll-peduto-38-wagner-36/47704/ 17 May 2013 PoliticsPA 29 April 2013 A poll released in mid-May, with a plus or minus 4.9 percent margin of error, suggested that Peduto had expanded his lead over Wagner. Peduto was supported by 39 percent of respondents, while Wagner had 36 percent. Wheatley and Richardson garnered 8 and 1 percent, respectively.Gibson Keegan Keystone Analytics Poll: Peduto 39, Wagner 32 http://www.politicspa.com/keystone-analytics-poll-peduto-39-wagner-32/47973/ 17 May 2013 PoliticsPA 13 May 2013 An additional poll, commissioned by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and conducted by Susquehanna Polling & Research and released in the final week before the primary, also showed Peduto leading Wagner, 42 to 33 percent. The same poll showed Wheatley with 6 percent and Richardson with 1 percent.Magee Bryan Trib Poll: Peduto Holds 9 Point Lead over Wagner http://www.politicspa.com/trib-poll-peduto-holds-9-point-lead-over-wagner/48137/ 20 May 2013 PoliticsPA 20 May 2013 Candidates Declared Bill Peduto, Pittsburgh City CouncilmanBill Peduto To Run For Mayor In Pittsburgh https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/12/13/bill-peduto-to-run-for-mayor-in-pittsburgh/ 14 December 2012 CBS Pittsburgh 13 December 2012Peduto Poised to Run; 4 Line up for His Council Seat http://www.politicspa.com/peduto-poised-to-run-4-line-up-for-his-council-seat/44545/ 3 December 2012 PoliticsPA 29 November 2012 A. J. Richardson, school bus monitor7 Democrats File To Run For Mayor Of Pittsburgh https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/12/deadline-to-file-for-mayoral-race-quickly-approaching/ 13 March 2013 CBS Pittsburgh 12 March 2013 Jack Wagner, former Pennsylvania Auditor GeneralNew Poll Looks At 2013 Pittsburgh Mayor Race https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/01/26/new-poll-looks-at-2013-pittsburgh-mayor-race/ 3 December 2012 CBS Pittsburgh 26 January 2012 Joshua Wander, Republican candidate, also write-in candidate for Democratic nominationPittsburgh, PA - Orthodox GOP Candidate For Mayor Of Pittsburgh Tabs Proxy For Friday Night Forum https://www.vosizneias.com/128094/2013/04/12/pittsburgh-pa-orthodox-gop-candidate-for-mayor-of-pittsburgh-tabs-proxy-for-friday-night-forum 20 April 2013 Vos Iz Neias 12 April 2013 Jake Wheatley, State Representative Withdrew Jim Ferlo, State SenatorZito Salena Ferlo says he hasn’t decided on run for Pittsburgh mayor https://triblive.com/news/adminpage/3580524-74/ferlo-peduto-running 3 March 2013 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 1 March 2013 (withdrew March 15, 2013)Gibson Keegan Ferlo Drops from Pittsburgh Mayoral Race http://www.politicspa.com/ferlo-drops-from-pittsburgh-mayoral-race/46686/ 17 March 2013 PoliticsPA 15 March 2013 Darlene Harris, Pittsburgh City Council PresidentWith Luke Ravenstahl out, more candidates jump into Pittsburgh mayoral race http://www.wtae.com/news/politics/With-Luke-Ravenstahl-out-more-candidates-jump-into-Pittsburgh-mayoral-race/-/9680976/19152922/-/format/rsss_2.0/-/edsjv3z/-/index.html 4 March 2013 WTAE Pittsburgh 4 March 2013 https://archive.today/20130412060147/http://www.wtae.com/news/politics/With-Luke-Ravenstahl-out-more-candidates-jump-into-Pittsburgh-mayoral-race/-/9680976/19152922/-/format/rsss_2.0/-/edsjv3z/-/index.html 12 April 2013 dead dmy-all (withdrew March 27, 2013)McNulty Timothy Darlene Harris drops out of Pittsburgh mayor's race http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/darlene-harris-drops-out-of-pittsburgh-mayors-race-681051/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130330094152/http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/darlene-harris-drops-out-of-pittsburgh-mayors-race-681051/ dead March 30, 2013 27 March 2013 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 27 March 2013 Michael Lamb, Pittsburgh City Controller (withdrew April 1, 2013) Luke Ravenstahl, incumbent mayor of Pittsburgh (withdrew March 1, 2013) Declined Wayne D. Fontana, state senatorGibson Keegan McCray Charquinta Update: Everyone Now Running for Pittsburgh Mayor, Except Dan Onorato and Chelsa Wagner http://www.politicspa.com/update-everyone-now-running-for-pittsburgh-mayor-except-dan-onorato/46446/ 11 March 2013 PoliticsPA 7 March 2013Brandolph Adam Zito Salena Pittsburgh mayor’s race features a crowded field https://triblive.com/news/adminpage/3639348-74/peduto-state-mayor#axzz2NNgHWXlu 13 March 2013 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 12 March 2013 Dan Onorato, former Allegheny County Executive Chelsa Wagner, Allegheny County Controller and niece of candidate Jack Wagner Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JimFerlo DarleneHarris MichaelLamb BillPeduto LukeRavenstahl A. J.Richardson JackWagner JakeWheatley Other UndecidedSusquehanna PollingSusquehanna Polling May 13–14, 2013 400 ±4.9% — — — 42% — 1% 33% 6% — 16%Keystone Analyticshttp://www.keystone-analytics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Press-Release-Pittsburgh-May-13.pdf Keystone Analytics May 14, 2013 February 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150226132645/http://www.keystone-analytics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Press-Release-Pittsburgh-May-13.pdf dead May 7–8, 2013 404 ±4.9% — — — 39% — 1% 32% 8% — 18%Keystone Analyticshttp://www.keystone-analytics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Press-Release-Pittsburgh-April-22-23.pdf Keystone Analytics April 30, 2013 February 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150226051939/http://www.keystone-analytics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Press-Release-Pittsburgh-April-22-23.pdf dead April 22–23, 2013 401 ±4.89% — — — 38% — <1% 36% 5% — 22%Keystone AnalyticsKeystone AnalyticsAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot April 2–3, 2013 400 ±4.9% — — — 31% — 1% 38% 4% 3% 23%Susquehanna PollingSusquehanna Polling April 1–2, 2013 400 ±4.9% — — — 33% — 1% 40% 4% — 22%Lake ResearchLake Research^^^ ^ March 14–18, 2013 408 ±4.9% — 5% 12% 30% — — 21% 4% — 28%Keystone Analyticshttp://www.keystone-analytics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PittsburghMayoral-13P-MarchBrushfire-freqs.pdf Keystone Analytics March 11, 2013 February 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150226024117/http://www.keystone-analytics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PittsburghMayoral-13P-MarchBrushfire-freqs.pdf dead March 4–5, 2013 401 ±4.9% 7% 5% 13% 30% — — 20% — 2% 22%Civic Sciencehttps://archive.today/20130119094539/http://blog.civicscience.com/blog/2012/1/26/just-for-fun-the-2013-pittsburgh-mayoral-democratic-primary.html Civic Science January 26, 2012 1,024 — — 20% 22% 32% — 26% — — — ^^^ Internal poll for the Bill Peduto Campaign Results thumb|right|Democratic primary results by ward. #5f5fd3 Bill Peduto #80e5ff Jack Wagner #ff55dd Jake Wheatley In the end, Bill Peduto defeated Jack Wagner, Jake Wheatley and A. J. Richardson. Peduto gained a majority of the vote, with about 52 percent. Wagner, Wheatley and Richardson finished with about 40, 8 and 1 percent, respectively. Peduto carried much of the vote in wards in and around Downtown and to the east, with the exception of one ward carried by Wheatley in the uptown section. Wagner was most successful in the South Side and portions of the North Side.2013 Municipal Primary - Detail Canvass Report http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/elect/201305pri/el52a.htm Allegheny County Division of Elections 10 June 2015 September 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923210734/http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/elect/201305pri/el52a.htm dead Democratic primary results2013 Democratic Municipal Primary http://www.alleghenycounty.us/elect/201305pri/el45a.htm Allegheny County Division of Elections 16 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140111205815/http://www.alleghenycounty.us/elect/201305pri/el45a.htm 11 January 2014 dead dmy-all Bill Peduto Democratic Party (United States) 23,650 51.81 Jack Wagner Democratic Party (United States) 18,094 39.64 Jake Wheatley Democratic Party (United States) 3,508 7.68 A. J. Richardson Democratic Party (United States) 294 0.64 Write-in Democratic Party (United States) 103 0.22 45,649 100.00 Republican primary Only one Republican candidate for mayor, Squirrel Hill resident Joshua Wander, filed a petition prior to the March 12 filing deadline to run as a Republican. In addition, Wander had stated an intention to run as a write-in candidate for the Democratic nomination. Wander had previously run as a write-in candidate for the Republican Mayoral nomination in the 2009 election, but was defeated by incumbent mayor Luke Ravenstahl, also a write-in candidate in the Republican primary.Lord Rich Ravenstahl wins Republican slot on November ballot http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/breaking/ravenstahl-wins-republican-slot-on-november-ballot-344940/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130925085524/http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/breaking/ravenstahl-wins-republican-slot-on-november-ballot-344940/ dead September 25, 2013 27 March 2013 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 8 June 2009 The Republican primary took place alongside the Democratic primary on May 21, 2013. Wander, having run unopposed, won the nomination. Candidates Declared Joshua Wander Results Republican primary results2013 Republican Municipal Primary http://www.alleghenycounty.us/elect/201305pri/el45b.htm Allegheny County Division of Elections 16 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20141020083044/http://www.alleghenycounty.us/elect/201305pri/el45b.htm 20 October 2014 dead dmy-all Joshua Wander Republican Party (United States) 2,018 77.14 Write-in Republican Party (United States) 598 22.86 2,616 100.00 General election Bill Peduto and Josh Wander won the Democratic and Republican primaries, respectively, on May 21, 2013.Magee Bryan Peduto Wins Pittsburgh Mayor Primary http://www.politicspa.com/peduto-wins-pittsburgh-mayor-primary/48181/ 22 May 2013 PoliticsPA 22 May 2013 In addition, City Council President Darlene Harris switched her party registration to "independent" on April 22, 2013, less than an hour prior to the deadline to be eligible as a third party candidate in the general election. August 1 was the deadline for third-party candidates to file to appear on the ballot.Field Nick Harris Switches Party to Indy, Could Challenge Peduto http://www.politicspa.com/harris-switches-party-to-indy-could-challenge-peduto/48269/ 23 May 2013 PoliticsPA 23 May 2013Harris Explores Independent Run for Mayor https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/05/23/harris-explores-independent-run-for-mayor/ 29 May 2013 CBS Pittsburgh 23 May 2013 Harris did not file to run prior to the deadline, however, and thus was not an official candidate. Independent activist Lester Ludwig was the only officially declared independent running. As such, three candidates appeared on the general election ballot: Peduto, Wander and Ludwig. From the outset, Peduto was heavily favored by local media and political observers to win the election owing to the Democratic Party's voter registration advantage in Pittsburgh,Mayo Bob Lone Republican mayoral candidate knows odds stacked against him http://www.wtae.com/news/local/allegheny/lone-republican-mayoral-candidate-knows-odds-stacked-against-him/-/10927008/19921270/-/h9w1idz/-/index.html 8 January 2014 WTAE 27 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140108232845/http://www.wtae.com/news/local/allegheny/lone-republican-mayoral-candidate-knows-odds-stacked-against-him/-/10927008/19921270/-/h9w1idz/-/index.html 8 January 2014 dead dmy-allO'Toole James Pittsburgh's Republican mayoral candidate Josh Wander pushes message of 'choice' https://www.post-gazette.com/politics-local/2013/08/18/Pittsburgh-s-Republican-mayoral-candidate-Josh-Wander-pushes-message-of-choice/stories/201308180129 8 January 2014 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 18 August 2013 although Wander stated that it was not his sole intention to win the race, but rather to "convey a message that there is a choice." Two debates had been scheduled in October 2013, but Wander—who had been running his campaign from Israel, where he was working as a security consultant—and Ludwig did not attend. As a result, Peduto was the only candidate to attend the events, reformatting them as town hall events, and local television station WTAE-TV cancelled an October 29 debate as Wander did not confirm that he would be able to attend.Bauder Bob Mayoral candidates' debate is decidedly one-sided https://triblive.com/news/adminpage/4771802-74/peduto-ludwig-neighborhood#axzz2pq5I5Mbb 8 January 2014 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 14 October 2013McNulty Tim Peduto debates himself http://earlyreturns.post-gazette.com/home/early-returns-posts/5819-peduto-debates-himself 11 January 2014 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette / Early Returns 14 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140111045143/http://earlyreturns.post-gazette.com/home/early-returns-posts/5819-peduto-debates-himself 11 January 2014 dead Ultimately, Bill Peduto defeated both Wander and Ludwig to be elected as the 60th Mayor of Pittsburgh and was inaugurated to succeed Luke Ravenstahl in January 2014.Peduto Takes Win To Become Next Mayor Of Pittsburgh https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/11/05/peduto-leads-mayoral-race-with-85-percent/ 6 November 2013 CBS Pittsburgh 5 November 2013Delano Jon Bill Peduto Takes Oath As 60th Mayor Of Pittsburgh https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/01/06/peduto-set-to-take-oath-as-60th-mayor-of-pittsburgh/ 8 January 2014 CBS Pittsburgh 6 January 2014 Candidates Bill Peduto (Democratic), Pittsburgh City Councilman Joshua Wander (Republican), Squirrel Hill resident Lester Ludwig (Independent), activistO'Toole James Darlene Harris lets deadline pass to file for Pittsburgh mayor http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/darlene-harris-lets-deadline-pass-to-file-for-pittsburgh-mayor-697770/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130804042322/http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/darlene-harris-lets-deadline-pass-to-file-for-pittsburgh-mayor-697770/ dead August 4, 2013 5 August 2013 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2 August 2013 Declined Darlene Harris (Independent), Pittsburgh City Council President Results General election resultsElection Results - Nov. 5, 2013 http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/election-results-nov-5-2013/?state=PA&eid=39931&site=KDKAELN CBS Pittsburgh 6 November 20132013 Municipal General Election http://www.alleghenycounty.us/elect/201311gen/el45.htm Allegheny County Division of Elections 29 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140829231617/http://www.alleghenycounty.us/elect/201311gen/el45.htm 29 August 2014 dead Bill Peduto Democratic Party (United States) 37,006 84.30 Joshua Wander Republican Party (United States) 5,028 11.45 Lester Ludwig Independent (United States) 1,522 3.47 341 0.78 43,897 100.00 References 30em External links 2013 Pennsylvania election calendar Official campaign websites Bill Peduto for Mayor Jack Wagner for Mayor (archived, May 17, 2013) Josh Wander for Mayor Jake Wheatley for Mayor (archived, April 24, 2013) A.J. 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