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Here’s what we know about the results Tuesday night: Allegheny County executive: State Rep. Sara Innamorato declared victory Tuesday night in the crowded Democratic primary race for county executive, unofficial tallies showed. With nearly 168,000 votes tallied and 96% of precincts reporting results, Innamorato had collected 37.5% of the votes

State Rep. Sara Innamorato led a six-way Democratic field with roughly 37 percent of the vote when The Associated Press called the race shortly after 10 p.m.

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Sara Innamorato and Matt Dugan pull away in key countywide contests, spelling big gains for progressives.

A number of new faces will be taking the reins of power in Allegheny County.

On Tuesday, Democrats held onto control of the Pennsylvania House, while robbing Republicans of two of their major local offices. However, the GOP is solidly behind its candidate in the year's key race for governor.

Expensive primary campaigns for Allegheny County and Pittsburgh offices end today. Read how to vote before 8 p.m.

Voters will pick nominees for races that include a seat on the state Supreme Court, as well as for Allegheny County executive and district attorney. Officials say they expect a turn-out in Allegheny County of around 30 percent.

Sara Innamorato, a progressive running with an economic, social, and racial justice agenda, is leading the race for Pittsburgh’s Allegheny County executive.

Voters will be nominating state, county, and local candidates for hundreds of offices.