Older Pittsburgh Voters to Play Decisive Role in 2025 Mayoral Election
A new survey from AARP Pennsylvania reveals that Pittsburgh voters 50+ will be the deciding factor in determining the city’s next leader.
According to the survey, Democratic challenger Corey O’Connor leads incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey, 58 percent to 24 percent, with 16 percent undecided. Tony Moreno leads with voters 50+ on the Republican side, with a 40 percent lead over challenger Thomas West.
Pittsburgh voters aged 50 and older constitute a significant voting bloc that candidates cannot afford to ignore. In the 2021 mayoral primary, voters over 50 made up 57 percent of all voters, and 60 percent of all in the general election.
The survey also found that a large majority of voters 50-plus are engaged and intend to participate in the upcoming primary election. Their priorities include economic stability, public safety, and access to essential services—issues that will shape their choice at the ballot box.
https://pennwatch.org/older-pittsburgh-voters-to-play-decisive-role-in-2025-mayoral-election/