David Tessitor

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David Tessitor

Independent

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Contact

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David Tessitor (independent) ran for election to the Pittsburgh City Council to represent District 2 in Pennsylvania. He lost in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2025)

General election

General election for Pittsburgh City Council District 2

Kim Salinetro defeated Erin Koper and David Tessitor in the general election for Pittsburgh City Council District 2 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Kim Salinetro (D)	71.5	6,831
	Submit photo	Erin Koper (R)	22.8	2,176
	Submit photo	David Tessitor (Independent)	5.4	514
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	31

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,552
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pittsburgh City Council District 2

Kim Salinetro advanced from the Democratic primary for Pittsburgh City Council District 2 on May 20, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Kim Salinetro	86.8	4,016
		Other/Write-in votes	13.2	610

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,626
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• David Binkoski (D)
• Amanda Neatrour (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pittsburgh City Council District 2

Erin Koper advanced from the Republican primary for Pittsburgh City Council District 2 on May 20, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Erin Koper	94.0	639
		Other/Write-in votes	6.0	41

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 680
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Campaign themes

2025

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