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Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, maintaining Democratic majority

Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, maintaining Democratic majority

Summary

Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices, all Democrats, were reelected, keeping the Democratic majority on the court. This majority affects important decisions about voting rights, redistricting, and elections in the state.

Key Facts

  • Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices were up for reelection.
  • All three justices won another term.
  • The justices were originally elected as Democrats.
  • The Democratic majority on the court remains unchanged.
  • The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has seven members.
  • This court is involved in key decisions about voting rights, redistricting, and elections.
  • The election results keep the court's makeup stable through 2028.
  • A change could have caused a partisan deadlock if temporary appointees were needed.

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