Progressive Democrats swept major races in Allegheny County's primary election Tuesday.
Projected Democratic nominees include Matt Dugan for district attorney, Sara Innamorato for Allegheny County Executive and incumbent Bethany Hallam for Allegheny County Council's at-large seat.
Dugan defeated longtime DA Stephen Zappala by nearly 20,000 votes, according to unofficial results.
"To think that anything is going to change in what would be a seventh Zappala term, it just doesn't make sense," Dugan said before casting his own ballot in Moon Township Tuesday afternoon. "We need real reform. Democratic voters want reform. Voters in general want reform."
A rematch between Dugan and Zappala is possible in November's general election. Zappala is likely to win the GOP nomination by write-in vote behind an effort from local Republican leaders.
"I'm not surprised by the numbers," Zappala said Tuesday night. "I'm kind of surprised about where the community has moved."
The race for the Democratic nominee for Allegheny County Executive didn't include an incumbent for the first time in over ten years.
Sara Innamorato declared victory Tuesday night with an unofficial lead of over 13,000 votes ahead of John Weinstein, Michael Lamb and three others. She received about 37 percent of the vote.
Innamorato received support from Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Congresswoman Summer Lee.
"We brought together everyday people from all backgrounds who are ready to build a county government that works for them," she said to supporters Tuesday night.
Weinstein conceded Tuesday night.
"There were too many white men running this race," he said. "That's the reality. I congratulate Sara for winning the race."
Innamorato will face Joe Rockey in the general election. The former PNC Bank executive ran unopposed for the Republican nomination.
Bethany Hallam defended her at-large seat on Allegheny County Council following a somewhat ugly race against first-time candidate Joanna Doven. She held a 20,000 vote lead Wednesday morning.
During the campaign, Doven accused Hallam of selling drugs before she took office while she was dealing with a well-documented drug addiction. Hallam wholeheartedly denied the claims.
"You can say a lot of things, and a lot of people in this race have said a lot of things, but my record, my work ethic and my plan for making Allegheny County a great place for everyone to live are what really are going to be what takes us over the finish line," Hallam said Tuesday afternoon.
Republican Sam DeMarco ran uncontested for Allegheny County council's other at-large seat.
County Controller Corey O'Connor earned the Democratic nomination to remain in the role over Darwin Leuba.