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Pennsylvania voters choose to retain state Supreme Court justices

Republicans, including President Donald Trump, had pushed voters to out the three justices as what has been a historically quiet race gained national attention. Read More

High Voter Turnout and Split Votes Mark Pa. Supreme Court Retention, Judicial Elections

Tuesday’s election showed that the millions of partisan financing didn’t sway voters, political and legal experts said. Instead, they showed out in force—and crossed party lines. Read More

PA municipal election: What to know about PA judicial candidates, retention races

Description of office: The Superior Court is one of Pennsylvania’s two statewide intermediate appellate courts. This court, established in 1895, reviews most of the civil and criminal cases that are ... Read More

Pennsylvania’s judicial elections could change the outcome of future redistricting cases in a key battleground state

This November, there will be no candidate for president, governor, senator or even representative on the Pennsylvania ballot. Pennsylvanians will vote, however, on three members of their seven-member ... Read More

Why Pa. voters are asked to choose ‘yes’ or ‘no’ for some judges on Election Day

Pennsylvania is among a handful of states that hold partisan elections for judicial seats. But after a judge is elected to the bench, the partisanship is meant to stop. That’s why, in November’s ... Read More