From Alex Zimmerman:

Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-Hill District, conceded the city mayor's race shortly after it became clear that his single digit pre-election poll numbers were unlikely to improve on election night.

In what he acknowledged was a long-shot campaign, Mr. Wheatley said he would continue to advocate for marginalized communities.

"No matter who goes into that office, we will make sure our issues are addressed," he said. "They will continue to hear from Jake Wheatley."

In a cozy basement room of the Strip District's Savoy restaurant, Mr. Wheatley thanked a small gathering of supporters, friends and family, including his 16-month-old son, who donned a "Wheatley for mayor" shirt.

Mr. Wheatley expressed disappointment that so few citizens voted, saying that wealthy interests had a disproportionate influence in the election. "Had we raised a million dollars like the other two candidates in this race, then it wouldn't even be close. We didn't have the massive war chest to show credibility."

Nonetheless, Mr. Wheatley said he's grateful for all of those who supported him.

"We did a lot with very little, but we should all be proud that what we accomplished in this short time frame," Mr. Wheatley said. "We were under-resourced and not very well known, but I think we ran a race that we can all be proud of."

In the three contested GOP primaries for Allegheny County council:

Challenger Tom Baker beat two-term incumbent Matt Drozd 53-47%

Sue Means beat Krista Harris 63-37%

Ed Kress beat Mike McMullen 61-38%

Quotes from Jack Wagner mayoral concession, via Rich Lord:

"It's hard to believe in the city of Pittsburgh how few votes it really takes to win the Democratic primary, but the bottom line is that BP has more votes than I do, so he is the winner."

"But I stand here tonight before you being very proud of myself, my family, and mostly of all of you."

"We have one of the greatest cities in the world, and you know that."

"I ran for mayor to make it better -- to make it better in a whole multitude of ways. Because I saw serious flaws in how our city functions."

"We have a great private sector in this city. We have a great labor sector in this city. ... We have a fantastic foundation community, we have great neighborhoods, and most of all we have great people."

"I still believe it's not working well, and it still needs to be fixed. And I really believe that I have the expertice to become a mayor and to correct many of it sproblems, but also to bring unity to the city."

"Unfortunately just this evening, a young child was shot and killed."

"There are many other problems that we need to correct in Pittsburgh in terms of trying to move our city forward."

"I lost an election tonight. But worse things have happened in life. Worse things have happened in my life. Worse things have happened in many people's lives. But we're still together."

(And after the speech):

"Obviously, I'm a realist," Mr. Wagner said after his concession speech. "Not many people voted.

"Twenty thousand votes, and you win? That's really unbelievable."

He said the negative ads took a toll.

"Bill Peduto started the negative ads. It wasn't me. I am not an advocate of negative campaigning. But I had to respond."

He said he took particular umbrage at the claim that he had cut Meals on Wheels funding, saying it was false.

"The race is over. It's time to move on," he said.

Where to?

"I live here. I was born here. And I hope to die here," Mr. Wagner said. "I will be very involved in some way in our city of Pittsburgh."

He wouldn't rule out another political campaign.

"You never know what the future brings," he said. "I'll analyze those situations as I go forward."

Republican mayoral candidate Josh Wander is congratulating Democrat Bill Peduto . . . and putting him, and us, on notice that he wants more debates.

From the Wander campaign:

Pittsburgh, PA, 5/21/13 – Josh Wander, the Republican nominee for Mayor of Pittsburgh, called Bill Peduto to congratulate him on becoming the Democratic nominee for Mayor of Pittsburgh after Peduto won today’s Democratic primary. Mr. Wander looks forward to debating the issues  important to the people of Pittsburgh with Mr. Peduto. Wander ran unopposed in today’s Republican primary.

There has not been a Republican mayor in Pittsburgh since 1934. Over the past century, Democratic mayors have overseen a constant decline in the population of Pittsburgh. From 2000 to 2010 alone, the city’s population decreased nearly nine percent. Josh Wander’s plan for livable taxes and regulations will bring new residents and businesses to Pittsburgh.