Rachael Heisler

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Rachael Heisler

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Democratic Party

Pittsburgh City Controller

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Michael Lamb

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 7, 2023

Rachael Heisler (Democratic Party) is the Pittsburgh City Controller in Pennsylvania. Heisler assumed office on January 1, 2024. Heisler's current term ends on January 3, 2028.

Heisler (Democratic Party) ran for election for Pittsburgh City Controller in Pennsylvania. Heisler won in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2023)

General election

General election for Pittsburgh City Controller

Rachael Heisler won election in the general election for Pittsburgh City Controller on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Rachael Heisler (D)	97.4	66,546
		Other/Write-in votes	2.6	1,746

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 68,292
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pittsburgh City Controller

Rachael Heisler defeated Mark DePasquale and Tracy Royston in the Democratic primary for Pittsburgh City Controller on May 16, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Rachael Heisler	48.8	22,367
	Submit photo	Mark DePasquale	26.6	12,213
	Submit photo	Tracy Royston	24.3	11,132
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	127

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,839
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kevin L. Carter (D)

Endorsements

Heisler received the following endorsements.

• United Mine Workers of America, Pennsylvania

Campaign themes

2023

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