Biography

02/19/1970 -


GAINEY, Edward C., a Representative from Allegheny County; born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., February 19, 1970; graduated, Peabody High School, 1988; B.A., business management, Morgan State University, 1994; legislative aide, Pennsylvania State Representative Joseph Preston; community development specialist, city of Pittsburgh; chair, Pittsburgh City Democratic Committee; member, Allegheny County Democratic Committee; unsuccessful campaign, Pennsylvania House of Representatives (2006, 2008, 2010); elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2012; reelected to serve 4 more consecutive terms; resigned from the House, December 31, 2021; elected, mayor, Pittsburgh (2022-present).


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