In Pittsburgh, candidates face their future voters, part of a national effort to engage the young
- On April 24, 2025, Pittsburgh mayoral candidates participated in a forum at Perry Traditional Academy to engage future voters.
- The Allegheny Youth Vote Coalition coordinated the forum with Pittsburgh Public Schools to increase youth participation amid historically low turnout.
- Students actively questioned candidates on neighborhood policing, school funding, and issues important to young voters attending this eighth such event in the city.
- Tony Moreno encouraged students by saying they are the leaders the community has been anticipating, while Thomas West emphasized that they represent Pittsburgh’s future.
- The event reflects a national trend to engage young voters earlier, with some places lowering voting ages and encouraging registration before eligibility.
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In Pittsburgh, candidates face their future voters, part of a national effort to engage the young
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Pittsburgh mayoral hopefuls field questions from Perry students
At Perry Traditional Academy, students took time out from classes on a recent Thursday to listen quietly in the school auditorium while a small group of their classmates questioned the four candidates running in Pittsburgh’s upcoming mayoral primary.The topics covered an array of issues important to the teens: policing, school funding and youth involvement in city administration.The forum, coordinated by the Allegheny Youth Vote Coalition workin…
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