Pennsylvania Voters Retain Supreme Court Justices, Democrats Maintain Majority
Pennsylvania voters chose to retain three state Supreme Court justices, solidifying the Democrats’ majority on the court. Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht all secured their seats, with Dougherty and Wecht earning new 10-year terms. The retention elections attracted significant attention and funding, particularly from Democrats, who spent heavily on advertising. The court has decided significant cases recently, and a failure to retain the justices could have resulted in a deadlock, which would have impacted the court’s ability to decide on major cases.
John Q. Hosedrinker