Chris Potter
Government & Accountability EditorChris Potter is WESA's government and accountability editor, overseeing a team of reporters who cover local, state, and federal government. He previously worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh City Paper. He enjoys long walks on the beach and writing about himself in the third person.
He can be reached at 412-930-8006 or at cpotter@wesa.fm.
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Former governor, Social Security administrator O'Malley joins Lamb for town hall on program's futureO’Malley has been appearing at town halls across the country as concerns about the popular government retirement program have mounted since Trump took office. -
An FAQ about voting hours, what you need to bring with you, and what happens if you forgot to send in your mail ballot. -
The race between Corey O'Connor and incumbent Ed Gainey has divided Democrats across the region. -
WESA's political reporters explain the ballot questions in front of Pittsburgh voters during the May 2025 primary election. -
The candidates running for mayor of Pittsburgh — and their allies — have filed their last complete financial reports before the May 20 Democratic primary. -
Pittsburgh City Controller Rachael Heisler said the city’s finances should be “manageable" in the near future, but she said present trends offer cause for concern. -
A severe thunderstorm rolled through Western Pennsylvania early Tuesday evening, leaving downed power lines, damaged roofs and felled trees across the region. -
Republicans have gone to court in an effort to protect one of the last two seats they hold on Allegheny County Council, arguing that their at-large representative on the body should not have to run in a special election where he could face a challenger. -
The internal poll shows Gainey with a 7-point lead over Corey O’Connor — a margin of 49% to 42% — among likely Democratic voters. -
O'Connor questions Gainey's 1,600 units of affordable housing, but skips mayor's walking tour inviteThe hour-long debate, broadcast Tuesday night on WTAE-TV, was dominated by the latest chapter in the candidates' dispute about affordable housing.
