2025 Pennsylvania Judicial Election
Pennsylvania · Judicial elections
November 4, 2025
Competitive contests
36
Retention ballots
70
Election results
Common Pleas Court
Seat elections
33 contests
| District | Seats | Elected candidates | Valid votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sarah Alexandra Jones Dem Kia Ghee Eneanya Dem William Braveman Dem Lawrence M Farnese Jr Dem Deborah Watson-Stokes Dem Irina G Ehrlich Dem Jennifer Ann Santiago Dem Brian Richard Kisielewski Dem Leon A King II Dem Anthony Stefanski Dem Joseph J Russo Dem | 2,703,447 | |
| 1 | Jeremy F Clark Dem | 88,970 | |
| 8 | Amanda Green Hawkins Dem Heather Lynn Schmidt Bresnahan Dem Simquita Bridges Dem Jaime Marie Hickton Dem Matthew V Rudzki Dem R Anthony Deluca D/R Julie Capone D/R Daniel L Miller D/R | 2,402,142 | |
| 1 | Emily Mosco Merski Dem | 75,996 | |
| 4 | Amy M Fitzpatrick Dem Linda Bobrin Dem Dawn Marie Burke Dem Tiffany M Thomas-Smith Dem | 896,511 | |
| 2 | Edward C Greco D/R Frank William Garrigan D/R | 28,036 | |
| 1 | Alexandra Elizabeth Sacavage Dem | 79,463 | |
| 1 | Matthew R Schimizzi D/R | 82,538 | |
| 1 | Mark Bufalino Dem | 76,511 | |
| 2 | Katherine Elise McShane Dem La Tasha Cherene Williams Dem | 147,921 | |
| 1 | Christopher Michael Simms D/R | 7,625 | |
| 2 | Mackenzie W Smith Dem Clay Nathaniel Cauley Sr Dem | 348,433 | |
| 1 | Molly E Metzgar Rep | 15,582 | |
| 2 | Chris Ferro D/R Paul W Minnich D/R | 151,303 | |
| 1 | Ray A Ghaner D/R | 10,031 | |
| 1 | Andrew Joseph Serina Jr D/R | 29,752 | |
| 1 | Eric J Taylor Dem | 101,227 | |
| 2 | Louis C Schmitt Jr D/R Paula M Fochler D/R | 39,522 | |
| 1 | David C James Dem | 21,741 | |
| 1 | Mark B Stanziola Dem | 93,886 |
Retention votes
60 retention ballots
| Judge | District | Yes votes | No votes | Yes % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia · Judicial District 1 | 258,857 | 41,573 | 86.2% | Retained | |
| Philadelphia · Judicial District 1 | 244,439 | 43,824 | 84.8% | Retained | |
| Philadelphia · Judicial District 1 | 201,874 | 91,271 | 68.9% | Retained | |
| Philadelphia · Judicial District 1 | 201,905 | 86,418 | 70.0% | Retained | |
| Philadelphia · Judicial District 1 | 267,204 | 40,316 | 86.9% | Retained | |
| Philadelphia · Judicial District 1 | 188,769 | 93,846 | 66.8% | Retained | |
| Philadelphia · Judicial District 1 | 256,089 | 42,306 | 85.8% | Retained | |
| Philadelphia · Judicial District 1 | 241,678 | 45,366 | 84.2% | Retained | |
| Philadelphia · Judicial District 1 | 182,493 | 101,016 | 64.4% | Retained | |
| Philadelphia · Judicial District 1 | 253,924 | 39,336 | 86.6% | Retained | |
| Philadelphia · Judicial District 1 | 244,394 | 44,368 | 84.6% | Retained | |
| Philadelphia · Judicial District 1 | 249,704 | 42,506 | 85.5% | Retained | |
| Philadelphia · Judicial District 1 | 241,344 | 45,480 | 84.1% | Retained | |
| Lancaster · Judicial District 2 | 87,007 | 54,377 | 61.5% | Retained | |
| Lancaster · Judicial District 2 | 90,555 | 50,384 | 64.3% | Retained | |
| Northampton · Judicial District 3 | 53,479 | 29,307 | 64.6% | Retained | |
| Northampton · Judicial District 3 | 51,889 | 30,290 | 63.1% | Retained | |
| Tioga · Judicial District 4 | 6,837 | 3,124 | 68.6% | Retained | |
| Allegheny · Judicial District 5 | 251,832 | 103,658 | 70.8% | Retained | |
| Allegheny · Judicial District 5 | 256,864 | 99,990 | 72.0% | Retained |
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.