2021 Pennsylvania Judicial Election
Pennsylvania · Judicial elections
November 2, 2021
Competitive contests
29
Retention ballots
69
Election results
Supreme Court
Seat elections
1 contests
1 seat
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Brobson | Rep | 1,388,541 | 50.3% | Elected |
| Maria McLaughlin | Dem | 1,371,943 | 49.7% |
Party results & historical comparisons
Supreme 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 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1,388,541 | 50.3% | 1 | 100.0% | 0 |
| Democratic | 1,371,943 | 49.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2017 seats | 2021 seats | Change | 2017 Vote % | 2021 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52.3% | 50.3% | −2.0 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 1 seats
| Party | 2015 seats | 2021 seats | Change | 2015 Vote % | 2021 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 0 | 1 | +1 | 42.5% | 50.3% | +7.8 pp |
| Democratic | 3 | 0 | −3 | 55.0% | 49.7% | −5.3 pp |
Seat changes by party
3 → 1 seats
| Party | 2017 seats | 2021 seats | Change | 2017 Vote % | 2021 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52.3% | 50.3% | −2.0 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 1 seats
Historical trends
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| November 7, 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| November 2, 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| November 7, 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| November 2, 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2015 | 55.0% | 42.5% |
| November 7, 2017 | 47.7% | 52.3% |
| November 2, 2021 | 49.7% | 50.3% |
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.