The polls closed at 8 p.m. for election day in Western Pennsylvania.
The biggest race in the area was for Pittsburgh mayor, while the retention bids of three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices are also getting considerable public attention and financial support. In Westmoreland County all three Common Pleas judges were seeking new 10-year terms on the Common Pleas Court bench.
The state Department of Elections has updated numbers:
* Pittsburgh mayor race results are posted here.
* Allegheny County results are posted here.
* Westmoreland County results are posted here.
* Statewide results are posted here.
Here’s what we know about the results.
PITTSBURGH MAYOR
O’Connor declares victory in Pittsburgh mayoral race
Democrat Corey O’Connor took the stage at a South Side union hall Tuesday night an hour after polls closed and told hundreds of supporters he would be Pittsburgh’s next mayor.
Allegheny County
ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus jumps out to early lead in bid for 2nd term
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus staked a commanding early lead Tuesday night over Republican challenger Brian Weismantle in his bid to earn a second term in office.
PITTSBURGH CITY COUNCIL
Democrats take early leads in Pittsburgh City Council races
Democratic candidates are taking early leads across three contested Pittsburgh City Council races.