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,
Vote for ONE. 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 Occupation: Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
Municipal Elections 101 from Spotlight PA educates readers about the local positions on their ballots and empowers them to make informed decisions. Sign up for our free newsletters. On Nov. 4, Pennsylvania voters will choose who they want to lead the local governments that most closely impact their daily lives.
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.
State and county officials said they have found that a total of 68 potential duplicate mail ballots were mistakenly issued.
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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.