2023 Pennsylvania Judicial Election
Pennsylvania · Judicial elections
November 7, 2023
Competitive contests
31
Retention ballots
51
Election results
Commonwealth Court
Seat elections
1 contests
1 seat
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew S Wolf | Dem | 1,602,114 | 52.5% | Elected |
| Megan Martin | Rep | 1,452,330 | 47.6% |
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 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1,602,114 | 52.5% | 1 | 100.0% | 0 |
| Republican | 1,452,330 | 47.5% | 0 | 0.0% | −1 |
| Party | 2021 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2021 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 48.7% | 52.5% | +3.8 pp |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | −1 | 51.3% | 47.5% | −3.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
2 → 1 seats
| Party | 2011 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2011 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 1 | +1 | 47.1% | 52.5% | +5.3 pp |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | −1 | 52.9% | 47.5% | −5.3 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 1 seats
| Party | 2015 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2015 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52.8% | 52.5% | −0.3 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 1 seats
| Party | 2017 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2017 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.5% | 52.5% | +1.9 pp |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | −1 | 49.5% | 47.5% | −1.9 pp |
Seat changes by party
2 → 1 seats
| Party | 2021 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2021 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 48.7% | 52.5% | +3.8 pp |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | −1 | 51.3% | 47.5% | −3.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
2 → 1 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 |
| November 7, 2023 | 0 | 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 |
| November 7, 2023 | 0 | 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% |
| November 7, 2023 | 47.5% | 52.5% |
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.