Английская Википедия:2023 Pennsylvania elections

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The 2023 Pennsylvania elections took place on Шаблон:Date, to fill judicial positions, allow judicial retention votes, and fill numerous county, local and municipal offices, the most prominent being the Mayor of Philadelphia. The necessary primary elections were held on May 16, 2023. In addition, special elections for legislative vacancies could be held at various times in 2023. Шаблон:Toclimit

Justice of the Supreme Court

One vacancy occurred after Democratic Chief Justice Max Baer died on Шаблон:Date.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Deborah Kunselman, Judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania
• Daniel McCaffery, Judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, U.S. Army veteran

Republican primary

Candidates

• Carolyn Carluccio, Judge of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas
• Patricia McCullough, Judge of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court

Withdrawn

• Paula Patrick, Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas

General election

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample sizeШаблон:Efn	Margin of error	Daniel McCaffery (D)	Carolyn Carluccio (R)	Undecided
Common Ground (R)Шаблон:Efn	September 21–24, 2023	800 (RV)	± 3.5%	Шаблон:Party shading/Democratic|42%	36%	22%

Results

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Judge of the Superior Court

There were two seats up for election. A vacant seat on the court was up for election after the retirement of Judge Jacqueline Shogan in 2021. A second seat was scheduled for election due to the impending mandatory retirement of Judge Emeritus John T. Bender on December 31, 2023.

The election of Jill Beck and Timika Lane, flips the partisan makeup of the Superior Court, from a 8–7 Republican majority, to a 9–6 Democratic majority. However, the makeup will be decreased to a 8–6 Democratic majority, when Judge Dan McCaffery vacates his seat after being elected to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Maria Battista, former Venango County assistant district attorney (2004–2005)
• Harry Smail Jr., Judge of the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas

Withdrawn

• Michael Dimino, Professor at Widener University Commonwealth Law School
• Emily Yuhaniak, former law clerk for Judge John T. Bender

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Jill Beck, civil litigator, Blank Rome
• Patrick Dugan, Judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court
• Timika Lane, Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas

General election

Results

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Judge of the Commonwealth Court

There was one vacancy on the Commonwealth Court when then-Judge Kevin Brobson vacated his seat after being elected to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 2021.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Megan Martin, former Secretary-Parliamentarian of the Pennsylvania State Senate (2012–2022)
• Joshua Prince, associate, Prince Law Offices, P.C., a law firm specializing in gun rights litigation

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Bryan Neft, commercial litigation attorney, former president of the Allegheny County Bar Association's Board of Governors
• Matthew S. Wolf, Supervising Judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court

Withdrawn

• Brandon Neuman, Judge of the Washington County Court of Common Pleas, former state representative (2011–2017)

General election

Results

 Шаблон:Election box gain with party link no change

Judicial retention

Superior Court

President Judge Jack A. Panella (D) and Judge Victor P. Stabile (R) were scheduled for retention votes in 2023. Both have informed the Pennsylvania Department of State that they will seek retention.

Municipal elections

Philadelphia

City Controller special election

A special election took place after the resignation of City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart in October 2022 to run for mayor.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Christy Brady, former Acting City Controller (2022–2023)
• Alexandra Hunt, activist, public health researcher, and candidate for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district in 2022
• John Thomas, management consultant

Did not file

• Karen Javaruski, enterprise risk management professional

Withdrawn

• Jack Inacker, United States Air Force veteran and former nuclear weapons systems specialist (endorsed Brady)
• Gregg Kravitz, realtor

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Aaron Bashir, entrepreneur and nominee for Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district in 2022

Allegheny County

District Attorney

Democratic primary

Declared

• Matt Dugan, Chief Public Defender of Allegheny County (2019–present)
• Stephen Zappala, incumbent district attorney (1998–present)

Results

Incumbent Stephen Zappala accepted the Republican nomination upon losing the Democratic primary, though he remained a registered Democrat.

Special elections

Pennsylvania State Senate

27th senatorial district

On Шаблон:Date, state senator John Gordner announced his resignation in order to serve as counsel to interim Senate Pro Tempore Kim Ward. Gordner's resignation was effective on November 30. A special election to replace Gordner was held on Шаблон:Date.

Democrats nominated speech pathologist Patricia Lawton while Republicans nominated State Representative Lynda Schlegel-Culver. Libertarians had nominated business consultant and constable Thomas Anderson, but he failed to file the necessary paperwork in time and his lawsuit for ballot access was denied by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Шаблон:Election box begin no change Шаблон:Election box winning candidate with party link no change Шаблон:Election box candidate with party link no change Шаблон:Election box total no change Шаблон:Election box hold with party link no changeШаблон:Election box end

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Three vacancies in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives opened between Election Day 2022 and the start of the 2023 session in January. The vacancies have made the difference between Democratic and Republican control, and paralyzed the chamber due to representatives' inability to agree on basic operating rules.

32nd district

Шаблон:Infobox election On October 9, 2022, incumbent representative Anthony DeLuca died of lymphoma while seeking reelection. The time of his death occurred after the deadline to conduct candidate substitutions, causing his name to remain on the ballot. Despite his death, he defeated Green challenger Queonia Livingston, receiving 85% of the vote. A special election to replace DeLuca was held on Шаблон:Date.

Democrats nominated Penn Hills Democratic Committee chair Joe McAndrew. Republicans nominated pastor and Army veteran Clay Walker. 2022 Green Party candidate Queonia Livingston had filed nomination papers but they were rejected by the Pennsylvania Department of State.Шаблон:Election box begin no changeШаблон:Election box winning candidate with party link no changeШаблон:Election box candidate with party link no changeШаблон:Election box write-in with party link no changeШаблон:Election box total no changeШаблон:Election box hold with party link no changeШаблон:Election box end

34th district

Шаблон:Infobox election On On November 8, 2022, incumbent representative Summer Lee was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district, while simultaneously running unopposed for reelection to the 34th legislative district. Pennsylvania's constitution forbids General Assembly lawmakers from holding another office, but does not prevent them from running for reelection while seeking another office. A special election to replace Lee was held on Шаблон:Date.

Democrats nominated Swissvale borough councilor Abigail Salisbury while Republicans nominated Robert Pagane, a kickboxing instructor.

35th district

Шаблон:Infobox election On January 4, 2022, incumbent representative Austin Davis announced he would be seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, with Josh Shapiro's endorsement. He was nominated to be on the ticket on May 18 and was elected to the position in the general election. Davis was subsequently reelected to represent the 35th district, defeating Republican challenger Donald Nevills with 65% of the vote. Pennsylvania's constitution forbids General Assembly lawmakers from holding another office, but does not prevent them from running for reelection while seeking another office. A special election to replace Davis was held on Шаблон:Date.

Democrats nominated McKeesport official Matt Gergely, brother of previous seatholder Marc Gergely. Republicans nominated their 2022 general election nominee Don Nevills.

108th district

Шаблон:Infobox election On Шаблон:Date, incumbent representative Lynda Schlegel-Culver was elected to Pennsylvania's 27th Senatorial district in a special election amid the resignation of Senator John Gordner. House Speaker Joanna McClinton announced a special election for May 16 in conjunction with the 2023 primary.

Republicans nominated Shikellamy School Board Member Mike Stender, while Democrats nominated Montour County Commissioner Trevor Finn. Libertarians nominated Marine Corps veteran Elijah Scretching.

163rd district

Шаблон:Infobox election On Шаблон:Date, incumbent representative Michael Zabel resigned from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, effective March 16, following a sexual harassment controversy. House Speaker Joanna McClinton announced a special election for May 16 in conjunction with the 2023 primary.

Democrats nominated Heather Boyd, a senior staffer to Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and former Upper Darby School Board member. Republicans nominated Kathleen "Katie" Ford, an Army veteran and special education therapist. Libertarians nominated Alfe Goodwin, a retired Philadelphia Police officer and nominee for this district in 2022.

21st district

Шаблон:Infobox election On Шаблон:Date, incumbent representative Sara Innamorato resigned from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after becoming the Democratic nominee for Allegheny County Executive. House Speaker Joanna McClinton announced a special election for September 19.

Democrats nominated Lindsay Powell, a nonprofit executive, while Republicans nominated Erin Connolly Autenreith, a realtor and local Republican Party chair.

External links

Official campaign websites for Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

• Carolyn Carluccio (R) for Supreme Court
• Dan McCaffery (D) for Supreme Court

Official campaign websites for Superior Court of Pennsylvania

• Maria Battista (R) for Superior Court
• Jill Beck (D) for Superior Court
• Timika Lane (D) for Superior Court
• Harry Smail Jr. (R) for Superior Court

Official campaign websites for Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania

• Megan Martin (R) for Commonwealth Court
• Matt Wolf (D) for Commonwealth Court