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Two progressive candidates in high-profile, countywide races earned endorsements this month from the traditionally moderate Allegheny County Democratic Committee. In years past, the committee has been known to back moderate candidates and those with longstanding insider connections to local committee members. On March 5, progressive District Attorney candidate Matt Dugan
A pair of key endorsements this weekend gave a notable boost to Allegheny County Treasurer John Weinstein’s campaign to be the region’s next top local official. But the results also suggested that local long-term political winds are changing in a more progressive direction.
Chief Public Defender Matt Dugan today announced a bid to unseat long-time District Attorney Stephen Zappala, championing "true diversion" for low-level offenses and a greater focus on racial equity.