In the race for Pittsburgh's mayor, Democrat Corey O'Connor beat Republican Tony Moreno, the Associated Press projected on Tuesday night. O'Connor is set to take over for Ed Gainey, who lost to O'Connor in May's primary. The city hasn't had a Republican mayor since 1933.

Starting at 8 p.m. on Nov. 4, get real-time results on 2025 races for PA Supreme Court, Pittsburgh mayor, Philadelphia district attorney, and more.

Democrats also took the governorship across the Delaware River in New Jersey in an off-year election that was otherwise heavy on local government races.

The polls closed at 8 p.m. for election day in Western Pennsylvania. The biggest race in the area was for Pittsburgh mayor, while the retention bids of three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices are also getting considerable public attention and financial support.

Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht have won additional terms on the PA Supreme Court.

Brandon Neuman, Maria Battista and Daniel Wassmer are vying for an open seat, while Judge Alice DuBow is up for a retention vote.

In Pittsburgh, the city is waiting for the results for a new mayor as Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor takes on former police officer Tony Moreno. Voters will also decide whether or not they would like to retain three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices. Results will begin to update after polls close at 8 p.m.

The 2025 election cycle delivered Democratic victories in Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races while Republicans failed to gain ground in key state contests.

In the final days of the campaign, President Donald Trump and Barack Obama weighed in on the Pennsylvania race, which drew national attention and spending.