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How PA judges seeking retention ruled on election cases
The retention vote highlights political tension from election law disputes; Democrats have controlled the court since 2015 with only one appellate judge losing retention, endorsed by the Bar Association.
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How Pennsylvania Judges Facing Retention Ruled on Key Election Cases - Bucks County Beacon
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. This November’s retention elections for judges on Pennsylvania’s appellate courts are shaping up to be more combative and political than usual, thanks in part to a decade of battles over the commonwealth’s election laws. Three state Supreme Court justices, all Democrats, are up for retention this November, wh…
Pa. Supreme Court 101: What It Is, Why It Matters and More
This guide was originally published on Oct. 23, 2023. It was updated on Sept. 4, 2025, ahead of the Nov. 4 judicial elections. At a quick glance: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is made up of 7 justices. Currently, there are 5 Democrats and 2 Republicans who serve on the court. Three justices are up for retention in the Nov. 4 election. To qualify for a seat on the court, candidates must have state residency for at least one year and reside in th…
How state judges facing retention votes ruled on key election cases
This November’s retention elections for judges on Pennsylvania’s appellate courts are shaping up to be more combative and political than usual, thanks in part to a decade of battles over the commonwealth’s election laws.
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