In the Democratic primary, Moreno received 7,390 votes, or about 13% percent of the total. Gainey took 46%, incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto 39.3% and Michael Thompson 1.2%.
Moreno was out of town Wednesday. In a text message he indicated he hasn’t made a decision on whether he plans on running.
“When I get home I will make sure all things are correct and announce for sure either way,” Moreno wrote in the text.
Allegheny County Republican Committee Chair Sam DeMarco said he’s looking forward to meeting with Moreno soon to “decide where we go from here.”
It isn’t unheard of for Democrats who receive enough votes in the Republican primary to appear on the ballot, DeMarco said, and if Moreno chooses to proceed it will give voters a choice in the fall.