O’Connor outraises Gainey 3 months out from mayoral primary election, finance reports show

PITTSBURGH — Channel 11 is following the money in the Pittsburgh mayor’s race, and Corey O’Connor just had a big January.

O’Connor and incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey just filed their January campaign finance reports.

The filings show O’Connor raising $464,000 in January, while Gainey raised $23,600.

With just over three months until the Democratic mayoral primary election, the mayor has $236,000 on hand while challenger O’Connor has $680,000.

We reached out to the Gainey campaign for comment. The mayor tells Channel 11 in part “I was elected after being outraised four to one because of the people-powered coalition that has only grown as I’ve delivered for the regular people of this city as mayor — and we’re ready to do it all over again.”

O’Connor’s campaign also issued a statement on the finance report, saying in part that he’s “deeply humbled and incredibly grateful” for the support from donors.

“This campaign is about creating a Pittsburgh that works for all of us — a city where opportunity is available to everyone, where government services truly serve the people, and where our neighborhoods, families, and businesses can thrive. Your support shows that people across our city believe in this vision, and together, we are making it a reality,” the statement reads.

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