2025 Allegheny County elections
2025 Pennsylvania local election
A general election was held in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on November 4, 2025, to elect various county-level positions. The primary election was held on May 20, 2025.
Sheriff
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Kevin M. Kraus, incumbent sheriff
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Brian Weismantle, retired detective
Results
General election
Results
County Council
Court of Common Pleas partisan elections
Eight seats on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas are up for partisan election, to either fill vacant seats or elect previously appointed judges. If a candidate wins the nomination of both primaries, they are listed on the ballot under both labels, and the vote totals are combined in final reporting.
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