Your guide to the primary candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courts

Pa. primary election 2025: A complete guide to candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courts

Democrats and Republicans will appear on the May 20 primary ballot as they vie for seats on Commonwealth and Superior Courts.

Your guide to the primary candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courts

HARRISBURG — On May 20, Democrats and Republicans will choose their parties’ candidates for a vacancy on Commonwealth Court and on Superior Court. The winners will compete in the November general election. Pennsylvania’s two intermediate appellate courts have the power to affirm or reverse decisions made in lower courts. Their rulings can be appealed to the state Supreme Court, Pennsylvania’s court of last resort. Each court serves a distinct ro…

A guide to Pa. Commonwealth and Superior court candidates

HARRISBURG — On May 20, Democrats and Republicans will choose their parties’ candidates for a vacancy on Commonwealth Court and on Superior Court. The winners will compete in the November general election.

Pa. Primary Election 2025: A Complete Guide to Candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courts

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — On May 20, Democrats and Republicans will choose their parties’ candidates for a vacancy on Commonwealth Court and on Superior Court. The winners will compete in the November general election. Pennsylvania’s t…