That’s why, in November’s election, Pennsylvania voters will see the option to mark “yes” or “no” next to some candidates on their ballots. Those are the names of sitting judges whose terms have expired,
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PLANNING AHEAD: Pennsylvania retention election – a matter of numbers?
For most of us, accustomed to elections as being a contest between candidates from opposing political parties, the notion of a retention election seems odd, almost foreign. So the idea that there are a number of Pennsylvania judges, both in the appellate courts and lower courts up for retention might need some explanation.
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For more nonpartisan information on appellate court candidates, view the PA Bar Association's ratings and questionnaires here: www.pabar.org/site/For-Lawyers/Committees-Commissions/Judicial-Evaluation/Resources/JEC-Ratings/2025 Education: University of Richmond - BA in Criminal Justice. Duquesne University Kline School of Law - Juris Doctorate
But this year, the spotlight is shining brightly on the most consequential of these races, which will determine whether three justices of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will remain on the bench. While these judicial retention votes usually attract little public interest,
Not only is Pennsylvania a critical swing state, it has also found itself at the center of high-stakes election litigation. In 2020, for example, the state's high court extended the mail-in ballot deadline, allowing thousands more ballots to be counted in that year's presidential race.
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The Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame has 24 new honorees from Wayne County. They have voted in every general election for 50 years.
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