Live Results: Pennsylvania Supreme Court 2025 election
Summary
Pennsylvania is holding elections that could change the makeup of its Supreme Court. Voters will decide if three Democratic justices will stay, potentially impacting the court's current Democratic majority. If these justices are not retained, the governor can appoint temporary replacements.Key Facts
- The Pennsylvania Supreme Court election takes place on November 4, 2025.
- Voters are deciding if three Democratic justices will keep their positions.
- Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht are up for retention.
- The Democrats currently have a 5-2 majority on the court.
- Republicans are trying to change this majority by not retaining the justices.
- If justices are not retained, the governor can appoint temporary replacements.
- These appointments need approval from the Republican-controlled state Senate.
- Elections for full terms on the court will occur in 2027 if there are vacancies.
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