2021 Pennsylvania Judicial Election
Pennsylvania · Judicial elections
November 2, 2021
Competitive contests
29
Retention ballots
69
Election results
Commonwealth Court
Seat elections
1 contests
2 seats
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy Marie Wallace | Rep | 1,339,600 | 26.4% | Elected |
| Lori A Dumas | Dem | 1,293,527 | 25.5% | Elected |
| Drew Crompton | Rep | 1,260,260 | 24.9% | |
| David Lee Spurgeon | Dem | 1,172,676 | 23.2% |
Retention votes
2 retention ballots
| Judge | Yes votes | No votes | Yes % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,398,589 | 865,336 | 61.8% | Retained | |
| 1,414,709 | 839,578 | 62.8% | Retained |
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 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 2,599,860 | 51.3% | 1 | 50.0% | 0 |
| Democratic | 2,466,203 | 48.7% | 1 | 50.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2017 seats | 2021 seats | Change | 2017 Vote % | 2021 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 49.5% | 51.3% | +1.9 pp |
| Democratic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.5% | 48.7% | −1.9 pp |
Seat changes by party
2 → 2 seats
| Party | 2011 seats | 2021 seats | Change | 2011 Vote % | 2021 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52.9% | 51.3% | −1.5 pp |
| Democratic | 0 | 1 | +1 | 47.1% | 48.7% | +1.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 2 seats
| Party | 2015 seats | 2021 seats | Change | 2015 Vote % | 2021 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 0 | 1 | +1 | 47.1% | 51.3% | +4.2 pp |
| Democratic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52.8% | 48.7% | −4.1 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 2 seats
| Party | 2017 seats | 2021 seats | Change | 2017 Vote % | 2021 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 49.5% | 51.3% | +1.9 pp |
| Democratic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.5% | 48.7% | −1.9 pp |
Seat changes by party
2 → 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 |
| November 2, 2021 | 1 | 1 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| November 3, 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| November 7, 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| November 2, 2021 | 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% |
| November 2, 2021 | 51.3% | 48.7% |
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.