Democrats are hoping to keep their 5-2 majority on the Pennsylvania state supreme court, with three justices who ran as Democrats up for re-election through retention. If they lose, Gov. Josh Shapiro will appoint replacements, to be confirmed by the Republican-controlled senate, which could lead to deadlock on the court.
Starting at 8 p.m. on Nov. 4, get real-time results on 2025 races for PA Supreme Court, Pittsburgh mayor, Philadelphia district attorney, and more.
Election Day has come and gone, and Democrats dominated in the first general election since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. Here’s a look at how major races unfolded in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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Pa. election 2025: What you need to know about your Election Day voting rights
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Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht have won additional terms on the PA Supreme Court.
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Republicans Just Lost a Statewide Election in Pennsylvania. What Does That Mean for the Future?
The stakes of Tuesday’s election were high: Had Pennsylvanians voted to remove the justices, the court would have gone from a seven-member Democratic majority to a four-member group with a complete ideological split. The three justices’ vacant seats would not have been filled until another election at the end of 2027.
All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the high court.
In Pittsburgh, the city is waiting for the results for a new mayor as Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor takes on former police officer Tony Moreno. Voters will also decide whether or not they would like to retain three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices. Results will begin to update after polls close at 8 p.m.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (photo via District Attorney Office) and Downingtown mayor elect Erica Deuso (photo via the Erica Deuso for Mayor campaign), the first openly transgender mayor in Pennsylvania, both of whom were victorious on Election Day in Pennsylvania,
A slate of Democratic candidates won four seats on the Pine-Richland school board last night and unseated one incumbent with ties to a statewide movement of conservative education leaders.
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Central Pennsylvania saw competitive races in several boroughs and cities Tuesday, with Democrats dominating in Lancaster and Carlisle while Republicans held ground in Lebanon and Chambersburg. Here are the results: Middletown (Dauphin County): Angela Lloyd (D) defeated Jared Michael Knaub (R) 57%-43%.
Pennsylvania’s municipal elections typically do not garner as much attention as the midterms or presidential years, but this year’s races are generating national attention. The retention vote for three state supreme court justices (David Wecht,
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