Scranton Mayor

Despite knowing she plans to run for Congress next year, Scranton voters handed Mayor Paige Cognetti a huge victory in her bid for another term as mayor.

Candidates for Scranton mayor debated Thursday night at the University of Scranton ahead of November’s election.

The mayor, a Democrat, will face a primary election challenge from a former Scranton school director. If she wins the primary, one of three Republicans and maybe a former Democratic councilman await in the fall election.