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Ed Gainey

1970–

United States

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Edward C. Gainey (born February 19, 1970) is an American politician who served as the 61st mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 2022 to 2026. Previously, he served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 24th district. In November 2021, Gainey became the first African-American to become the mayor of Pittsburgh and assumed office on January 3, 2022.

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