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From sewer sludge to paid family leave to no-tax-hike pledges, a wide range of issues dominate the respective platforms of Allegheny County Council candidates facing off Tuesday. Six council races are on the general election ballot, but just three were contested in the general election. Joe Wise, a Moon Township

From sewer sludge to paid family leave to no-tax-hike pledges, a wide range of issues dominate the respective priorities of Allegheny County Council candidates facing off Tuesday. Six council races are on the general election ballot, but just two are contested. Joe Wise, a Moon Township Republican, died on Saturday.

Some of Pittsburgh's east suburbs will choose a new Allegheny County councilor this fall. Republican Eric Casteel and Democrat Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis, both residents of Plum, disagree on how council should use its power.

Mel Evans / AP Election petitions were due Tuesday from candidates who hope to appear on the May 18 primary ballot, and a number of races appear to have drawn few competitors. Which may be just as well, because that leaves more room for judicial candidates. There are nine spots available in Allegheny County’s Common Pleas Court. In all, 39 candidates are seeking them, either as Democrats or Republicans or – because judicial candidates can seek the nomination of either party – both. H...