Paige Cognetti, a democrat from Eugene, Oregon and the former mayor of Scranton won the election against Republican incumbent Rob Bresnahan on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at 10:41 p.m. EST.
Cognetti studied at the University of Oregon Clark Honors College to complete her undergraduate degree in 1998-2002. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and Romance Languages. She finished her education at Harvard Business School, where she earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2014.
Cognetti was the former mayor of Scranton for 6 years, beginning her term on January 6, 2020. She was the first female mayor of Scranton. According to timesleader.com, since her inauguration, Cognetti has centered her focus on numerous initiatives such as improving Scranton’s financial health, promoting economic growth, transparently governing over her city, improving public safety, and partnering with and working alongside her community.
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