The 2025 Pennsylvania elections will take place on November 4, 2025, to hold judicial retention votes and fill numerous county, local, and municipal offices. The necessary primary elections was held on May 20, 2025. In addition, special elections for legislative vacancies could be held at various times in 2025.
Special elections
Pennsylvania Senate
36th district
State Senator Ryan Aument resigned effective December 31, 2024, to become state director for U.S. senator-elect Dave McCormick.[1] Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis set the special election to replace Aument for March 25.[2] East Petersburg Mayor James Andrew Malone received the Democratic Party nomination.[3] The Libertarian Party nominated GIS analyst Zachary Moore.[4] The Republican Party nominated Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons.[5] In an upset, Malone narrowly won the race where Parsons, the Republican, was considered the favorite to win because the district had favored Republican candidates.[6][7]
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
35th district
State Representative Matt Gergely died on January 19, 2025.[9] A special election to fill his seat took place on March 25.[10] The Allegheny County Republican Party nominated White Oak council member Charles Davis.[11] The Democratic Party nominated police officer Daniel E. Goughnour.[12] The Libertarian Party nominated Adam Kitta.[13] Goughnour's victory in the special election broke the even 101–101 partisan split in the State House caused by Gergely's death.[14]
Judge of the Superior Court
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There is one vacancy on the Superior Court, due to Justice Dan McCaffery's election to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 2023.[15]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Endorsements
Results
General election
Results
Judge of the Commonwealth Court
2025 Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court election|
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Judge before election
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One seat is up for election after Judge Ellen Ceisler retired in January 2025.[15]
Democratic primary
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Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Endorsements
Results
General election
Results
Judicial retention
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht are due for retention votes.[25] These elections are expected to be much more heavily contested than previous judicial retention elections. All three justices up for retention are Democrats, and Republicans are targeting them in an attempt to regain control of the court.[26]
Justice Kevin Dougherty (D) retention, 2025
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Justice David Wecht (D) retention, 2025
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Superior Court
Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Alice B. Dubow is due for a retention vote.[25]
Judge Alice Dubow (D) retention, 2025
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Commonwealth Court
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Judge Michael H. Wojcik is due for a retention vote.[25]
Judge Michael Wojcik (D) retention, 2025
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Municipal elections
Allegheny County
Bucks County
Erie County
Delaware County
Lehigh County
Luzerne County
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Mayoral
Allentown
Harrisburg
References
- ^ "Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons running for state Senate". WGAL-TV. December 26, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ Cole, John (January 8, 2024). "Campaigns & Elections Government & Politics Special Pa. Senate election to replace Aument set for March 25". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ Lindenmuth, Kaylee (January 18, 2025). "Democrats nominate East Petersburg mayor to run for 36th Senate seat". WHTM-TV. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Lindenmuth, Kaylee (January 17, 2025). "Libertarian Party announces nomination for 36th Senate special election". WHTM-TV. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ White, Jaxon (January 25, 2025). "Republicans choose Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons to run in 36th Senate District special election". LNP | LancasterOnline. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Gans, Jared (March 25, 2025). "Democrat wins special state Senate election in Pennsylvania in major upset". The Hill. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Ulrich, Steve (March 25, 2025). "Stunner in Lancaster As Malone Defeats Parsons For 36th Senate Seat". PoliticsPA. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ a b "Pennsylvania State Legislature Special Election Results 2025". The New York Times. March 25, 2025. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ Riese, Tom (January 20, 2025). "Democratic state Rep. Matt Gergely dies, weeks after medical emergency". 90.5 WESA. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ Hall, Peter (January 21, 2025). "Special election set March 25 for Rep. Matt Gergely's Allegheny County state House seat". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Bohnel, Steve (February 1, 2025). "White Oak council member announces he's seeking former Rep. Matt Gergely's seat in state House". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ "Ballots set for special election to replace Matt Gergely in Pa. House". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. February 2, 2025. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ "UNOFFICIAL LIST OF CANDIDATES SPECIAL ELECTION REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 35th Legislative District Held March 25, 2025" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. February 3, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ "Dan Goughnour wins special election in Pennsylvania, keeping Democrats in control of state House". CBS News. March 26, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Meyer, Katie (April 17, 2025). "Pa. primary election 2025: A complete guide to candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courts". Spotlight PA. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Jones, Mike (January 15, 2025). "Washington County judge running for state Superior Court". The Herald-Standard.
- ^ a b c d Rellahan, Mike (February 11, 2025). "Wheatcraft gets nod from Pa. GOP to seek seat on Superior Court". The Mercury. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "2025 Municipal Primary (Official Returns)". Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Election Returns.
- ^ "Maria Battista announces candidacy for PA Superior Court". The Clarion News. April 24, 2025.
- ^ Meyer, Katie (April 17, 2025). "Pa. primary election 2025: A complete guide to candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courts". The Morning Call.
- ^ Rinde, Meir; Binswanger, Julia; Comber-Wilen, Violet; Kariuki, Nick (May 12, 2025). "Procrastinator's Guide to the 2025 primary election in Philly". Billy Penn at WHYY.
- ^ "Prince Earns Third Consecutive Straw Poll Win at Central Caucus". PrinceforJustice. January 18, 2025.
- ^ "Thousands Rally Behind Joshua Prince for Republican Primary Ballot Nomination; Contest Announced". Prince for Justice. March 10, 2025. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ Finnell, Val (January 9, 2025). "GOA Endorses Josh Prince for Commonwealth Court". Gun Owners of America. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c "DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY TRACKING FOR 2025 INCUMBENT RETENTION JUDGES" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. January 3, 2024. p. 1. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ Levy, Marc; Bauer, Scott (January 26, 2025). "Battlegrounds Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are back in the spotlight with high-stakes court elections". AP News. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites for Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Official campaign websites for Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
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