Supporters of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, who was formally elected last night to the position he inherited when Mayor Bob O'Connor died of cancer in 2006, had plenty to cheer about last night when final results of the vote became apparent.

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That's generally the way it works in politics when the sweet smell of victory fills a room.

But for supporters of challenger Mark DeSantis, a Republican in a decidedly Democratic town, the cheers were for a vigorous but ultimately unsuccessful campaign.

Post-Gazette videographers were on hand to capture remarks from both candidates at their respective election night parties.

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