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The 2025 Pennsylvania elections will take place on November 4, 2025 to hold judicial retention votes and fill numerous county, local and municipal offices. The necessary primary elections will be held on May 20, 2025. In addition, special elections for legislative vacancies could be held at various times in 2025.
Special elections
Pennsylvania Senate
36th district
State Senator Ryan Aument resigned effective December 31, 2024 to become state director for U.S. senator-elect Dave McCormick.[1] Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis has set the special election to replace Aument for March 25.[2] East Petersburg Mayor James Andrew Malone has received the Democratic Party nomination.[3] The Libertarian Party has nominated GIS analyst Zachary Moore.[4] The Republican Party has nominated Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Josh Parsons | |||
| Democratic | James Andrew Malone | |||
| Libertarian | Zachary Moore | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
35th district
State Representative Matt Gergely died on January 19, 2025.[6] A special election to fill his seat will take place on March 25.[7] The Allegheny County Republican Party has nominated White Oak council member Charles Davis.[8] The Democratic Party has nominated police officer Daniel E. Goughnour.[9] The Libertarian Party has nominated Adam Kitta.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Daniel E. Goughnour | |||
| Republican | Charles Davis | |||
| Libertarian | Adam Kitta | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Judge of the Superior Court
There is one vacancy on the Superior Court, due to Justice Dan McCaffery's election to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 2023.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Brandon Neuman, Judge of the Washington County Court of Common Pleas[11]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brandon Neuman | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Maria Battista, former counsel for the Pennsylvania Department of Health (2011–2014)[12]
- Paula Patrick, Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas[12]
- Ann Marie Wheatcraft, President Judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas[13]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Maria Battista | |||
| Republican | Paula Patrick | |||
| Republican | Ann Marie Wheatcraft | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Judge of the Commonwealth Court
One seat is up for election, after Judge Ellen Ceisler announced her intent to retire by the end of 2025.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Stella Tsai, Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas[14]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stella Tsai | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Matthew Wolford, environmental attorney[12]
Withdrew
- Joshua Prince, gun rights attorney[15][16]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matthew Wolford | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Judicial retention
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht are due for retention votes.[17]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Result not yet known | ||
| Total votes | — | 100.00 |
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Result not yet known | ||
| Total votes | — | 100.00 |
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Result not yet known | ||
| Total votes | — | 100.00 |
Superior Court
Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Alice B. Dubow is due for a retention vote.[17]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Result not yet known | ||
| Total votes | — | 100.00 |
Commonwealth Court
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Judge Michael H. Wojcik is due for a retention vote.[17]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Result not yet known | ||
| Total votes | — | 100.00 |
Municipal elections
Luzerne County
Philadelphia
District Attorney
Democratic primary
Declared
- Patrick Dugan, former Philadelphia Municipal Court judge and candidate for Pennsylvania Superior Court in 2023[18]
Announcement pending
- Larry Krasner, incumbent Philadelphia District Attorney (2018-present)[19]
Endorsements
Parties
- Philadelphia Democratic Party[20]
Pittsburgh
Allentown
Harrisburg
References
- ^ "Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons running for state Senate". WGAL-TV. December 26, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ Cole, John (January 8, 2024). "Campaigns & Elections Government & Politics Special Pa. Senate election to replace Aument set for March 25". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ Lindenmuth, Kaylee (January 18, 2025). "Democrats nominate East Petersburg mayor to run for 36th Senate seat". WHTM-TV. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Lindenmuth, Kaylee (January 17, 2025). "Libertarian Party announces nomination for 36th Senate special election". WHTM-TV. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ White, Jaxon (January 25, 2025). "Republicans choose Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons to run in 36th Senate District special election". LNP | LancasterOnline. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Riese, Tom (January 20, 2025). "Democratic state Rep. Matt Gergely dies, weeks after medical emergency". 90.5 WESA. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ Hall, Peter (January 21, 2025). "Special election set March 25 for Rep. Matt Gergely's Allegheny County state House seat". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Bohnel, Steve (February 1, 2025). "White Oak council member announces he's seeking former Rep. Matt Gergely's seat in state House". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ "Ballots set for special election to replace Matt Gergely in Pa. House". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. February 2, 2025. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ "UNOFFICIAL LIST OF CANDIDATES SPECIAL ELECTION REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 35th Legislative District Held March 25, 2025" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. February 3, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ Jones, Mike (January 15, 2025). "Washington County judge running for state Superior Court". The Herald-Standard.
- ^ a b c "Prince Earns Third Consecutive Straw Poll Win at Central Caucus". PrinceforJustice. January 18, 2025.
- ^ Rellahan, Mike (February 11, 2025). "Wheatcraft gets nod from Pa. GOP to seek seat on Superior Court". Daily Local News.
- ^ "Election 2025: PA Democratic Judicial Candidates Forum 01/10/25" (video). youtube.com. PCNTV. January 17, 2025.
- ^ "PA Attorney Josh Prince Announces Candidacy for Commonwealth Court (press release)". PrinceforJustice. January 2, 2025.
- ^ "Honoring My Commitment, Strengthening Our Future: Change Begins with Us". PrinceforJustice. February 10, 2025.
- ^ a b c "DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY TRACKING FOR 2025 INCUMBENT RETENTION JUDGES" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. January 3, 2024. p. 1. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ Davis, Phil (January 15, 2025). "Former Philly judge announces run for district attorney, setting up likely Democratic primary challenge". WHYY-FM. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c Orso, Anna; Yerardi, Joe (February 3, 2025). "How Patrick Dugan raised more money than Larry Krasner last year and what it means for the 2025 Philly DA's race". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Orso, Anna (January 23, 2025). "Philadelphia's Democratic Party won't endorse in this year's DA race, snubbing Larry Krasner". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
