2017 Pennsylvania Judicial Election
Pennsylvania · Judicial elections
November 7, 2017
Competitive contests
25
Retention ballots
57
Election results
Commonwealth Court
Seat elections
1 contests
2 seats
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Fizzano Cannon | Rep | 994,163 | 25.8% | Elected |
| Ellen H Ceisler | Dem | 988,295 | 25.7% | Elected |
| Irene Clark | Dem | 958,384 | 24.9% | |
| Paul N Lalley | Rep | 911,418 | 23.7% |
Party results & historical comparisons
Commonwealth Court · Party results & history
Competitive general elections only. Seats are the vacancies contested that year; retention ballots are excluded.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1,946,679 | 50.5% | 1 | 50.0% | 0 |
| Republican | 1,905,581 | 49.5% | 1 | 50.0% | +1 |
| Party | 2015 seats | 2017 seats | Change | 2015 Vote % | 2017 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52.8% | 50.5% | −2.3 pp |
| Republican | 0 | 1 | +1 | 47.1% | 49.5% | +2.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 2 seats
| Party | 2011 seats | 2017 seats | Change | 2011 Vote % | 2017 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 1 | +1 | 47.1% | 50.5% | +3.4 pp |
| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52.9% | 49.5% | −3.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 2 seats
| Party | 2015 seats | 2017 seats | Change | 2015 Vote % | 2017 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52.8% | 50.5% | −2.3 pp |
| Republican | 0 | 1 | +1 | 47.1% | 49.5% | +2.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 2 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| November 3, 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| November 7, 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| November 3, 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| November 7, 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| November 3, 2015 | 47.1% | 52.8% |
| November 7, 2017 | 49.5% | 50.5% |
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State precinct returns. Precinct totals can differ from certified summaries. Multi-seat vote shares describe candidate selections, not turnout; outcomes remain unassigned where vacancy counts are unverified.