2 Republicans will vie for party’s nomination in Fallowfield Township race
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Primary Election 2025
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 15, 2025
The winner of the Republican nomination will likely square off against the lone Democrat on the ticket, David Diess. The upcoming primary election will determine who will secure a spot on the ballot t...
Cherepko vs. Pero in district court judge race
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 14, 2025
McKeesport’s mayor is hoping to take on a new challenge. Longtime McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is running against Joe Pero, a retired McKeesport police chief, for the McKeesport-based magisterial...
Seven candidates in West Mifflin council race
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 14, 2025
Four incumbents are hoping to earn another term in office. Several West Mifflin candidates are vying for one of four, four-year council seats. Incumbent Democrats Anthony J. Olasz, Dan Davis, Karen Sa...
Candidates hope to replace Macey in District 9 seat
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY COUNCIL
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 14, 2025
For the first time in nearly 20 years, District 9 residents will have new representation on Allegheny County Council. Incumbent Bob Macey, the longest-serving member of the current council, announced ...
Quattro challenges Vlasic in judicial race
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Primary Election Preview
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 13, 2025
Both candidates crossfiled and will appear on the GOP and Democratic tickets. First-term Magisterial District Judge Wayne Vlasic is being challenged by Jimi Quattro for the Monessen-based judicial sea...
Four candidates for Forward Township seat
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Primary Election Preview
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 13, 2025
Two Democrats and two Republicans are on the May 20 primary ballot. The ballot is as crowded as it has ever been in the race for a spot on the Forward Township board of supervisors. In the running for...
9 candidates in McKeesport Area school board debate tonight
Allegheny County Elections, Elections, Latest News
April 29, 2025
It will take place at 7 p.m. today at the high school. For the MVI Nine school board candidates in McKeesport Area School District will debate at 7 p.m. today in the high school auditorium. The debate...
Devigne announces candidacy for Charleroi Borough Council seat
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CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
April 29, 2025
Longtime resident and passionate community advocate Deborah M. Devigne has officially announced her candidacy for Charleroi Borough Council. With deep roots in the community and a long-standing commit...
Elections, Washington County Elections
April 29, 2025
Gail Glaneman of Nottingham Township announced her candidacy for a Ringgold School Board director at-large seat. She has eight years’ experience on the board and is currently second vice-president and...
Elected offices up for grabs in Fayette County
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Primary Election 2025
By By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com 
April 26, 2025
The candidate lists for the 2025 primary municipal election for Fayette County have been announced. Primary election day is May 20. The last day to register to vote in the primary is May 5. The last d...
Several primary battles are on the ballot in Westmoreland County
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Primary Election 2025
By By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com 
April 25, 2025
Mon Valley voters will see primary election battles on May 20 in multiple offices — from judicial and county executive posts to mayoral and school board seats. Only those registered as Democrats or Re...
Lorraine Smith announces candidacy for Charleroi Borough Council seat
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CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 25, 2025
For the MVI Lorraine Smith, a 15-year resident of Charleroi and dedicated community member, is proud to announce her candidacy for Charleroi Borough Council. A registered Republican, Smith said she br...
Candidates set for Allegheny County court, municipal races
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By By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com 
April 24, 2025
Registrants of each major party will go to the polls to choose nominees in closed primaries on May 20. The primary election is less than a month away as voters registered as Democrats and Republicans ...
Battista announces candidacy for Pa. Superior Court
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CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
April 24, 2025
For the MVI Clarion County native Maria Battista announced her bid for judge of the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Battista has over 15 years of legal experience in civil, criminal and administrative la...
Hrach announces candidacy for BVA School Board seat
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CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
April 4, 2025
Lifelong Belle Vernon area resident William R. Hrach announced his candidacy for a seat on the Belle Vernon Area School Board. “As a lifelong member of our community, a graduate of BVA High School, an...
Squires seeks reelection to West Mifflin school board
Allegheny County Elections, Elections
CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
April 3, 2025
For the MVI Kevin Squires recently announced he will run for reelection to the West Mifflin Area School Board. Squires, 32, is seeking his second four-year term. A long-time resident of West Mifflin, ...
Several school board races on May 20 ballot
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April 2, 2025
Many candidates are crossfiled to represent both political parties. By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor swolford@yourmvi.com The races for open seats on Valley-wide school boards promise to be among the ...
Licht announces bid for EF school board seat
Allegheny County Elections, Elections, News
CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
April 1, 2025
For the MVI Chad J. Licht, a 2024 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, recently announced he is seeking a seat on the Elizabeth Forward School Board. A student at the Community College of Allegh...
Elections, Westmoreland County Elections
CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
April 1, 2025
For the MVI North Belle Vernon resident Jack Curran announced his candidacy for Belle Vernon Area School Board. A graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing, Curr...
Court ruling leaves Mozer unopposed in Monessen
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
March 25, 2025
A judge determined that the Monessen mayor’s only challenger didn’t have enough qualifying signatures. Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer will run unopposed in his reelection bid after Democratic challenger Mar...