A diverse and energetic crowd celebrated in Bloomfield last night as Pittsburgh’s progressive Democrats showed their political might, sweeping key races in Tuesday’s primary election. Supporters of state Rep. Sara Innamorato gathered at Trace Brewing to watch for results of the race for the Democratic nomination for Allegheny County executive — Innamorato was one of a handful of candidates in what many had been anticipated to be a close race.

Around 10 p.m., the race was over, with Innamorato besting her nearest competitor by eight percentage points. She wasn’t the only progressive winner. Matt Dugan defeated incumbent Stephen Zappala for district attorney, and incumbent Allegheny County Councilwoman Bethany Hallam beat challenger Joanna Doven. The cheering and celebrating soon began.

Allegheny County councilwoman Bethany Hallam, right, and other supporters react as the Associated Press calls the race Innamorato outside of her watch party at Trace Brewing. Hallam won reelection to Allegheny County Council.
Supporters celebrate as Innamorato arrives at the party.
Innamorato hugs friends and supporters as she walks towards the podium to speak.
Mayor Ed Gainey addresses the crowd.
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee speaks.
Supporters cheer for Innamorato as she comes to the podium to speak.
Innamorato celebrates her win as she comes to the podium to speak.
Innamorato is flanked by supporters as she addresses the crowd.
Sara Innamorato hugs her mother, Dolores, after thanking her in her speech.
A supporter hugs Innamorato after her speech.

Alexandra Wimley

Alexandra is a photographer at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, but she's currently on strike.

Alexandra Wimley

Alexandra is a photographer at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, but she's currently on strike.