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These 25 young leaders make a difference in Pittsburgh through politics.

For some, it’s by campaigning and fundraising for candidates. For others, it’s policymaking. And for others still, it’s adding their names to the ballot and running.

The Incline received dozens of nominations for our third Who’s Next: Politics class, and our newsroom staff selected these honorees, many of who just wrapped up campaigns for themselves or others earlier this week. The Incline published this list after Election Day, as it is not a political endorsement.

These 25 people are the latest rising stars in the Pittsburgh area to be celebrated in our Who’s Next series, presented by S&T Bank. This class sponsored by One Oxford Centre.

Meet our previous Who’s Next classes here, and sign up for Who’s Next email alerts by clicking the “Follow This” button. Plus, you can join us for a happy hour in honor of this class on Nov. 28. Get your tickets here.

Now, introducing Who’s Next: Politics: