On Nov. 4, Pennsylvanians will vote on whether to retain three state Supreme Court judges and will fill vacancies on both the Commonwealth and Superior Courts.
Judicial retention isn’t exactly a phrase that rolls off the tongue. But on Saturday, members of Philadelphia labor unions set out across the city to make sure people know what it is — and to encourage them to vote “yes” on Tuesday to keep Democratic control of the state Supreme Court.
Ahead of Election Day, The Daily Pennsylvanian has compiled a comprehensive ballot guide to all of the candidates on the state and municipal ballots.
ABOUT WHAT VOTERS ARE ACTUALLY VOTING ON. PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT JUSTICE DAVID WECHT IS DOING SOMETHING HE DID NOT HAVE TO DO MUCH OF TEN YEARS AGO CAMPAIGNING. AND, YOU KNOW, IT’S A IT’S A GREAT FEELING TO BE HERE IN MY HOMETOWN.
The last day in Pennsylvania to register to vote for this election is October 20. You may also realize there are other issues and possibly case law. So, this is an update with some new information from recent case law and practice.
Learn your rights as a Pennsylvania voter ahead of the Nov. 4 election, including ID rules, provisional ballots, and assistance options.
On Nov. 4, you may be asked to consider candidates who want to make decisions on local taxes, public safety, and more in your community. Here’s what you need to know.
Control of the state Supreme Court hangs in the balance in Pennsylvania elections next week. Voters will cast ballots on judges for the state’s three highest courts and in municipal races.
As torrential rain fell in Philadelphia Thursday morning, Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin was preparing to rally labor and ward leaders for a get out the vote campaign in support of three state Supreme Court justices seeking second terms.
Election Day in Pennsylvania is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The most prominent local contest is the race for Pittsburgh mayor, while the retention bids of three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices are also considerable public attention and financial support.