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The2003 Allegheny County Executive election was held on November 4, 2003. IncumbentJim Roddey, the first elected County Executive, ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by County ControllerDan Onorato, the Democratic nominee. Onorato defeated Roddey by a wide margin, winning his first term as County Executive with 57 percent of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Onorato | 100,780 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 100,780 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Roddey (inc.) | 43,135 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 43,135 | 100.00% | ||
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Dan Onorato (D) | Jim Roddey (R) | Other / Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SurveyUSA[6] | October 30 – November 1, 2003 | 566 (CV) | ± 4.2% | 54% | 42% | 4% |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Onorato | 200,201 | 57.48% | |
| Republican | Jim Roddey (inc.) | 146,914 | 42.18% | |
| Write-in | 1,197 | 0.34% | ||
| Total votes | 348,312 | 100.00% | ||
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