2023 Pennsylvania Judicial Election
Pennsylvania · Judicial elections
November 7, 2023
Competitive contests
31
Retention ballots
51
Election results
Supreme Court
Seat elections
1 contests
1 seat
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel D McCaffery | Dem | 1,652,113 | 53.5% | Elected |
| Carolyn T. Carluccio | Rep | 1,434,945 | 46.5% |
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 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1,652,113 | 53.5% | 1 | 100.0% | +1 |
| Republican | 1,434,945 | 46.5% | 0 | 0.0% | −1 |
| Party | 2021 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2021 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 1 | +1 | 49.7% | 53.5% | +3.8 pp |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | −1 | 50.3% | 46.5% | −3.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 1 seats
| Party | 2015 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2015 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 3 | 1 | −2 | 55.0% | 53.5% | −1.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
3 → 1 seats
| Party | 2017 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2017 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 1 | +1 | 47.7% | 53.5% | +5.8 pp |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | −1 | 52.3% | 46.5% | −5.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 1 seats
| Party | 2021 seats | 2023 seats | Change | 2021 Vote % | 2023 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 1 | +1 | 49.7% | 53.5% | +3.8 pp |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | −1 | 50.3% | 46.5% | −3.8 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 |
| November 7, 2023 | 1 | 0 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| November 7, 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| November 2, 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| November 7, 2023 | 1 | 0 |
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% |
| November 7, 2023 | 53.5% | 46.5% |
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.