NextGen PAC Endorses Ed Gainey for Pittsburgh Mayor

Youth vote organization endorses progressive candidate for Pittsburgh mayor ahead of the Democratic primary in May

Pittsburgh, PA – Today, NextGen PAC endorsed Ed Gainey for re-election for Pittsburgh mayor. NextGen PAC’s endorsement of Mayor Gainey is due to his commitment to protecting immigrants, solving economic inequality and supporting labor unions, and advocating for abortion rights and LGBTQ+ rights.

An experienced civil servant and community advocate, Mayor Gainey is committed to building a more just and equitable Pennsylvania. His commitment to the local community and leadership is invaluable, and NextGen PAC is proud to endorse Mayor Gainey so he may continue to prioritize the values of Pittsburgh’s young people.

“NextGen PAC is proud to endorse Ed Gainey for re-election in Pittsburgh,” NextGen PAC Pennsylvania State Director Cortney Bouse said. “Building a brighter future starts with building progressive power in our communities, and every local race is critical to building a better, more just Pennsylvania. NextGen PAC is committed to turning out young people for progressives down ballot and creating a better future for all of us.”

In 2024, NextGen PAC helped mobilize thousands of young people to vote for progressive candidates. Leading up to 2026, NextGen PAC is focused on empowering young voters to fight for a better future, this includes endorsing progressive candidates and ballot measures, among other activities.

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About NextGen PAC

NextGen PAC’s mission is to empower young voters to engage in elections and ensure our government is responsive to the largest and most diverse generation in American history. We invite 18-to-35 year olds into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our country. NextGen PAC fights for a progressive future by growing and wielding the grassroots political power of young people on the ground and online.