Voters to decide fate of 3 Pa. Supreme Court justices in retention election

Pennsylvania Voters Must Not Sleep on This ‘Off-Year’ Election - Bucks County Beacon

It’s October, the time of year for autumn colors, football, Halloween, and November elections. This year, we vote for local and county level officials and judges. We also will choose whether to retain justices/judges at the county level and above for another 10-year term. These “off-year” elections are typically sleepy affairs; however, this year is different. Many voters received post cards or have seen ads from PACs like Commonwealth Partners,…

Voters to decide fate of 3 Pa. Supreme Court justices in retention election

Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices are campaigning for voter retention as political ads urge both support and opposition ahead of the Nov. 4 election.

Why the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Election Matters

Key Takeaways Pennsylvania Supreme Court election asks voters to say yes or no to keep judges. Retention votes don’t show party labels and have no opposing candidates. A “yes” vote keeps your chosen judge for another decade. Late-night fundraising messages can scare and mislead voters. Clear facts help protect democracy more than urgent appeals. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court election is coming on November 4. This vote looks simple, but it hold…