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PITTSBURGH — Polls are closed and election results are rolling in. Here’s a look at the results and the latest updates from the candidates and officials.

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Update 1 a.m.

Allegheny County officials said 1,320 precincts have reported their votes and are posted. Only 7 remain.

Staff will be posting those results on Friday.

All 120,456 mail-in ballots have been reported.

Officials say Allegheny County had a 44.6% voter turnout. That number will increase as military and overseas ballots are counted. In 2021, election turnout was 33%.

One of the biggest races in the county is the Sheriff’s race. Currently, incumbent Kevin Kraus leads with 280,025 votes over Brian Weismantle with 108,138 votes.

Update 11:55 p.m.

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato shared a statement on the election results Tuesday night. She said:

“Congratulations to all the candidates who won their elections tonight.

“Outside funders spent an unprecedented amount on County Council races, trying to demonize me and my administration in an effort to support Republican county council candidates. Tonight, the voters overwhelmingly rejected that message of negativity and Republican extremism.

“Instead, voters sent Council members who are committed to governing seriously, moving this region forward, and helping our neighbors in times of need.

“Up and down the ballot, voters chose Democrats for judicial seats and school board seats. And I’m proud that Allegheny voters - and especially Democrats - turned out in unprecedented numbers. While there are still more votes to be counted, turnout will be near 45% - more than 10% higher than four years ago.

“I’m excited to work with the new and returning members of Council to make Allegheny County the best place it can possibly be.”

Update 11:45 p.m.

Channel 11’s Amy Hudak spoke with Kim Salinetro, winner of the District 2 seat in Pittsburgh’s City Council, during her celebration at Cafe 412. Salinetro is replacing Theresa Kail-Smith. Here is what she wants voters to know:

“I am committed to this neighborhood,” Salientro said. “I live here, I grew up here. I am never leaving. So, I feel like I have this opportunity, this window of four years to make an impact and I want to make sure we start off running.”

Big numbers for Democrats running for Pittsburgh City Council seats Election night saw big results for Democrats running for three city council seats.

Update 11:30 p.m.

Channel 11’s Rich Pierce spoke with Justice David Wecht after Pennsylvanians voted to keep him on the Supreme Court. He had this message for voters who voted against him:

“It’s not my job to win or lose anyone. It’s my job to serve the laws. It’s my job to serve all Pennsylvanians regardless of who they voted for or against. It doesn’t matter in my dispensing justice. There is no higher or lower level of justice based on how they voted.”

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices seeking reelection keep their seats Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices seeking reelection keep their seats

Update 10:55 p.m.

All 47 of Pittsburgh’s District 6 have reported their votes. Robert Daniel Lavelle shows 5,612 votes over challenger Jacob J. Dumont’s 570.

Update 10:40 p.m.

Results are in for Pittsburgh City Council Districts 2 & 4.

In District 2, Democrat Kim Salinetro has 6,764 votes over Republican Erin Koper, who has 2,164. All 43 precincts have reported.

In District 4, Democrat Anthony Coghill has 7,655 votes over Republican Tracy L. Lager’s 1,879 votes. All 46 precincts have reported.

Update 10:15 p.m.

The Associated Press confirms that Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht won new terms.

Update 10:00 p.m.

Channel 11’s Rick Earle interviewed Corey O’Connor after his victory in the Pittsburgh Mayoral race. Here’s how he told Earle he hopes to solve problems in the city.

Channel 11's Rick Earle interviews Corey O'Connor after his victory in the Pittsburgh Mayoral race Channel 11's Rick Earle interviewed Corey O'Connor after the AP named him the winner of the Pittsburgh Mayoral race against Tony Moreno.

Update 9:30 p.m.

Governor Josh Shapiro releases a statement on the Supreme Court Justice vote.

Shapiro also congratulated Corey O’Connor on winning the Pittsburgh Mayoral race.

Update 9:20 p.m.

NBC predicts that Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht kept their seats.

413 out of 1,327 precincts have reported their results at this time.

Organizations and leaders have released statements about the retention vote.

DNC Chair Ken Martin said:

“Tonight, Pennsylvania delivered a message on behalf of the entire country: No matter how rich you are, and no matter how much power you think you might have, our courts are not for sale. Make no mistake: Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht’s victories are a major win for fair elections, reproductive rights, voting rights, and democracy. As much as it must piss off right-wing billionaires like Jeff Yass, Pennsylvania families deserve to know that their Supreme Court is independent, not in someone’s pocket. Tonight has proved that, at every level of government, Democrats are competing, winning, and building power on behalf of the American people.”

Planned Parenthood Action Fund President and CEO McGill Johnson said:

“Pennsylvanians understood the high stakes of this election and voted to strengthen protections for reproductive freedom by retaining Justices Donohue, Dougherty, and Wecht. We’ve seen time and again that voters turn out when reproductive health care is on the line. Pennsylvanians saw right through billionaire donors’ attempt to alter the balance of the court and to take away a pro-reproductive rights majority. This election sent a clear message: Pennsylvanians demand control over their bodies and their health care.”

Update 9:05 p.m.

Corey O’Connor begins giving remarks to his supporters.

“I want to thank you, the people of Pittsburgh,” Mayor-Elect O’Connor said. “This victory belongs to you. No matter who you supported, tonight we are united in the fight for a safer, more transparent, more robust city.”

Update 8:55 p.m.

Corey O’Connor thanks Pittsburgh residents for electing him to be the 62nd mayor.

Update 8:30 p.m.

The Associated Press has called the Pittsburgh Mayoral race for Corey O’Connor.

AP calls Pittsburgh Mayoral Race for Corey O’Connor Corey O'Connor (WPXI/WPXI)

Update 8:00 p.m.

Polls have closed across the state.

Update 7:00 p.m.:

Allegheny County election officials said most of the mail-in ballots have been scanned and their data has been uploaded. Officials believe those results will post shortly after 8 p.m.

Some still remain, though, including ballots that were returned today in the mail and at the Allegheny County Office Building are still being counted.

In-person voting ends at 8 p.m. but anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Update 4:17 p.m.:

Allegheny County election officials provided their third update of the day, largely regarding the scanning of returned mail-in ballots. The update reads:

The approx. 120,000 mail in ballots returned so far have been removed from inner envelopes and are now being scanned for tabulation. Most of the approx. 100 county staff that were at the warehouse to open envelopes and ballots has been sent home for the day. A smaller group of staff remains at the warehouse for ballot scanning and to accept and process any other mail-in ballots returned before 8 pm to USPS or the County Office Building.

Update 12:02 p.m.:

All polling locations are open and functioning. A water main break was reported outside of Baker Elementary which is a polling place in Upper St Clair. Water service was temporarily cut to the building. American Water is aware of the issue and working to restore water service…
— Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) November 4, 2025

Update 11:55 a.m.:

The Department of State issued the following statement to Channel 11 about Fayette County’s electronic poll books displaying outdated information:

The Department is aware that a data transfer error resulted in Fayette County’s electronic poll books displaying outdated information. All paper poll books contain accurate records, and county officials have contacted polling places impacted by this error and directed them to switch to paper poll books. Voting continues in those precincts uninterrupted.

Update 11 a.m.:

The Fayette County Board of Elections says an issue with electronic pollbooks prevented some from voting. All precincts are now using backup paper pollbooks.

Anyone unable to vote because of the error is encouraged to return to their precinct.