# 2023 Pennsylvania elections

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The 2023 Pennsylvania elections took place on November 7, 2023, to fill judicial positions, allow judicial retention votes, and fill numerous county, local and municipal offices, the most prominent being the Mayor of Philadelphia. The necessary primary elections were held on May 16, 2023. In addition, special elections for legislative vacancies could be held at various times in 2023.

## Justice of the Supreme Court

One vacancy occurred after Democratic Chief Justice Max Baer died on September 30, 2022.

### Democratic primary
#### Candidates

* Deborah Kunselman, Judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania
* Daniel McCaffery, Judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, U.S. Army veteran

#### Endorsements

Political parties
* Pennsylvania Democratic Party
* Working Families Party (post-primary)
Organizations
* Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Daniel D. McCaffery | 633,845 | 60.20% |
| | Democratic | Deborah Anne Kunselman | 419,090 | 39.80% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,052,935 | 100.0% |

### Republican primary
#### Candidates

* Carolyn Carluccio, Judge of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas
* Patricia McCullough, Judge of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court

##### Withdrawn

* Paula Patrick, Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas

#### Endorsements

Political parties
* Pennsylvania Republican Party
State legislators
* Doug Mastriano, state senator from the 33rd district (2019–present)

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Carolyn Carluccio | 441,413 | 53.57% |
| | Republican | Patricia McCullough | 382,512 | 46.43% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 823,925 | 100.0% |

### General election
#### Polling

| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Daniel McCaffery (D) | Carolyn Carluccio (R) | Undecided |
| Common Ground (R) | September 21–24, 2023 | 800 (RV) | ± 3.5% | 42% | 36% | 22% |

#### Endorsements

Newspapers
* The Philadelphia Inquirer

#### Results

2023 Pennsylvania Supreme Court election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Daniel D. McCaffery | 1,652,113 | 53.52% |
| | Republican | Carolyn T. Carluccio | 1,434,945 | 46.48% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,087,058 | 100.0% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## Judge of the Superior Court

There were two seats up for election. A vacant seat on the court was up for election after the retirement of Judge Jacqueline Shogan in 2021. A second seat was scheduled for election due to the impending mandatory retirement of Judge Emeritus John T. Bender on December 31, 2023.
The election of Jill Beck and Timika Lane, flips the partisan makeup of the Superior Court, from a 8–7 Republican majority, to a 9–6 Democratic majority. However, the makeup was decreased to a 8–6 Democratic majority when Judge Dan McCaffery vacated his seat after being elected to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

### Republican primary
#### Candidates

* Maria Battista, former Venango County assistant district attorney (2004–2005)
* Harry Smail Jr., Judge of the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas

##### Withdrawn

* Michael Dimino, professor at Widener University Commonwealth Law School
* Emily Yuhaniak, former law clerk for Judge John T. Bender

#### Endorsements
##### Political parties

* Pennsylvania Republican Party

##### Political parties

* Pennsylvania Republican Party

#### Results

Republican primary results (vote for 2) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Maria Battista | 626,159 | 52.89% |
| | Republican | Harry Smail Jr. | 557,707 | 47.11% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,183,866 | 100.0% |

### Democratic primary
#### Candidates

* Jill Beck, civil litigator, Blank Rome
* Patrick Dugan, Judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court
* Timika Lane, Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas

#### Endorsements

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* Pennsylvania Democratic Party
Organizations
* Pennsylvania Democratic Party

#### Results

Democratic primary results (vote for 2) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jill Beck | 694,115 | 40.34% |
| | Democratic | Timika Lane | 653,020 | 37.95% |
| | Democratic | Patrick Dugan | 373,619 | 21.71% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,720,754 | 100.0% |

### General election
#### Results

2023 Pennsylvania Superior Court election (vote for 2) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jill Beck | 1,572,023 | 28.03% |
| | Democratic | Timika Lane | 1,431,550 | 25.52% |
| | Republican | Maria Battista | 1,353,555 | 24.13% |
| | Republican | Harry Smail Jr. | 1,251,817 | 22.32% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,608,945 | 100.0% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

## Judge of the Commonwealth Court

There was one vacancy on the Commonwealth Court when then-Judge Kevin Brobson vacated his seat after being elected to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 2021.

### Republican primary
#### Candidates

* Megan Martin, former Secretary-Parliamentarian of the Pennsylvania State Senate (2012–2022)
* Joshua Prince, associate, Prince Law Offices, P.C., a law firm specializing in gun rights litigation

##### Endorsements

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* Pennsylvania Republican Party

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Megan Martin | 501,693 | 62.97% |
| | Republican | Joshua Prince | 294,979 | 37.03% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 796,672 | 100.0% |

### Democratic primary
#### Candidates

* Bryan Neft, commercial litigation attorney, former president of the Allegheny County Bar Association's Board of Governors
* Matthew S. Wolf, Supervising Judge of the Civil Division of the Philadelphia Municipal Court

##### Withdrawn

* Brandon Neuman, Judge of the Washington County Court of Common Pleas, former state representative (2011–2017)

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Matthew S. Wolf | 577,470 | 57.23% |
| | Democratic | Bryan Neft | 431,595 | 42.77% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,009,065 | 100.0% |

### General election
#### Results

2023 Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Matthew S. Wolf | 1,602,116 | 52.45% |
| | Republican | Megan Martin | 1,452,330 | 47.55% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,054,446 | 100.0% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

## Judicial retention
### Superior Court

President Judge Jack A. Panella (D) and Judge Victor P. Stabile (R) were scheduled for retention votes in 2023. Both informed the Pennsylvania Department of State that they would seek retention.
President Judge Jack A. Panella (D) retention, 2023 :
| Choice | Votes | % |
| Yes | 1,778,318 | 67.29 |
| No | 864,594 | 32.71 |
| Total votes | 2,642,912 | 100.00 |
| Source: PA Department of State |||
Judge Victor P. Stabile (R) retention, 2023 :
| Choice | Votes | % |
| Yes | 1,577,550 | 61.08 |
| No | 1,005,336 | 38.92 |
| Total votes | 2,582,886 | 100.00 |
| Source: PA Department of State |||

## Municipal elections
### Philadelphia
#### City Controller special election

A special election took place after the resignation of City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart in October 2022 to run for mayor.

##### Democratic primary
###### Candidates

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* Christy Brady, former Acting City Controller (2022–2023)
* Alexandra Hunt, activist, public health researcher, and candidate for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district in 2022
* John Thomas, management consultant
Did not file
* Karen Javaruski, enterprise risk management professional
Withdrawn
* Jack Inacker, United States Air Force veteran and former nuclear weapons systems specialist (endorsed Brady)
* Gregg Kravitz, realtor

###### Endorsements

U.S. Representatives
* Brendan Boyle PA-2 (2015–present)
* Bob Brady, PA-1 (1998–2019) and Chair of the Philadelphia Democratic Party (1986–present)
* Dwight Evans, PA-3 (2016–present)
State senators
* Sharif Street, District 3 (2017–present) and Pennsylvania Democratic Party chair (2022–present)
* Tina Tartaglione, 2nd district (1995–present)
State representatives
* Kevin Boyle, District 172 (2011–present)
* Danilo Burgos, District 197 (2019–present)
* Jose Giral, District 180 (2023–present)
* Ed Neilson, District 174 (2015–present) and District 169 (2012–2014)
Philadelphia city councilmembers
* Jannie Blackwell, 3rd district (1992–2020) and First Vice Chair of the Philadelphia Democratic Party
* Jim Harrity, at-large (2022–present)
* Kenyatta Johnson, 2nd district (2012–present) and former Pennsylvania state representative from District 186 (2009–2012)
Local officials
* Alan Butkovitz, former Philadelphia City Controller (2006–2018)
* Lisa Deeley, Chair (2017–present) of the Philadelphia City Commissioners (2016–present)
* Omar Sabir, Vice Chair of the Philadelphia City Commissioners (2020–present)
* Jonathan Saidel, former Philadelphia City Controller (1990–2006) and 2010 runner-up for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
Individuals
* Jack Inacker, United States Air Force veteran and former 2023 Philadelphia City Controller candidate
Labor unions
* American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees District Councils 33 and 47
* American Federation of Teachers Local 2026 (Community College of Philadelphia Chapter)
* Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
* International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 8
* Philadelphia Building Trades Council
* Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO
* Sprinkler Fitters Local 692
* Transport Workers Union of America - Local 234
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* Philadelphia Gay News
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* Liberty City LGBTQ Democratic Club
* Philadelphia Young Democrats
Political parties
* Philadelphia Democratic Party
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* Philadelphia Neighborhood Networks
* Progressive Victory
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* LGBTQ Victory Fund
State representatives
* Stephen Kinsey, 201st district (2013–present)
Philadelphia city councilors
* Marian Tasco, 9th district (1988–2016)
Labor unions
* Laborers' International Union of North America District Council of Philadelphia
Newspapers and other media
* The Philadelphia Inquirer
* The Philadelphia Tribune

###### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Christy Brady | 86,884 | 46.1 |
| | Democratic | Alexandra Hunt | 59,068 | 31.4 |
| | Democratic | John Thomas | 42,292 | 22.5 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 170 | 0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 188,414 | 100 |

##### Republican primary
###### Candidates

Declared
* Aaron Bashir, entrepreneur and nominee for Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district in 2022

###### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Aaron Bashir | 13,545 | 99.1 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 121 | 0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,666 | 100 |

##### General election
###### Results

2023 Philadelphia City Controller special election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Christy Brady | 221,941 | 80.87 |
| | Republican | Aaron Bashir | 52,189 | 19.02 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 298 | 0.11 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 274,428 | 100.00 |

### Allegheny County
#### District Attorney
##### Democratic primary
###### Declared

* Matt Dugan, Chief Public Defender of Allegheny County (2019–present)
* Stephen Zappala, incumbent district attorney (1998–present)

##### Endorsements

Organizations
* Allegheny County Democratic Committee
* Pennsylvania Working Families Party

##### Results

2023 Allegheny County District Attorney election, Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Matt Dugan | 94,974 | 55.62% |
| | Democratic | Stephen Zappala (incumbent) | 75,575 | 44.26% |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 196 | 0.11% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 170,745 | 100% |

##### Results

Incumbent Stephen Zappala accepted the Republican nomination upon losing the Democratic primary, though he remained a registered Democrat.
2023 Allegheny County District Attorney election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Stephen Zappala (incumbent) | 188,215 | 51.54 |
| | Democratic | Matt Dugan | 176,559 | 48.35 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 376 | 0.10 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 365,150 | 100.00 |

## Special elections
### Pennsylvania State Senate
#### 27th senatorial district

On November 28, 2022, state senator John Gordner announced his resignation in order to serve as counsel to interim Senate Pro Tempore Kim Ward. Gordner's resignation was effective on November 30. A special election to replace Gordner was held on January 31, 2023.
Democrats nominated speech pathologist Patricia Lawton while Republicans nominated State Representative Lynda Schlegel-Culver. Libertarians had nominated business consultant and constable Thomas Anderson, but he failed to file the necessary paperwork in time and his lawsuit for ballot access was denied by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.
2023 Pennsylvania Senate, District 27 special election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Lynda Schlegel-Culver | 24,462 | 69.68 |
| | Democratic | Patricia Lawton | 10,643 | 30.32 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 35,105 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Three vacancies in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives opened between Election Day 2022 and the start of the 2023 session in January. The vacancies have made the difference between Democratic and Republican control, and paralyzed the chamber due to representatives' inability to agree on basic operating rules.

#### 32nd district

On October 9, 2022, incumbent representative Anthony DeLuca died of lymphoma while seeking reelection. The time of his death occurred after the deadline to conduct candidate substitutions, causing his name to remain on the ballot. Despite his death, he defeated Green challenger Queonia Livingston, receiving 85% of the vote. A special election to replace DeLuca was held on February 7, 2023.
Democrats nominated Penn Hills Democratic Committee chair Joe McAndrew. Republicans nominated pastor and Army veteran Clay Walker. 2022 Green Party candidate Queonia Livingston had filed nomination papers but they were rejected by the Pennsylvania Department of State.
2023 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 32 special election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joe McAndrew | 9,601 | 74.63 |
| | Republican | Clay Walker | 3,195 | 24.84 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 68 | 0.53 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,864 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### 34th district

On On November 8, 2022, incumbent representative Summer Lee was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district, while simultaneously running unopposed for reelection to the 34th legislative district. Pennsylvania's constitution forbids General Assembly lawmakers from holding another office, but does not prevent them from running for reelection while seeking another office. A special election to replace Lee was held on February 7, 2023.
Democrats nominated Swissvale borough councilor Abigail Salisbury while Republicans nominated Robert Pagane, a kickboxing instructor.
Organizations
* EMILY's List
2023 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 34 special election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Abigail Salisbury | 10,282 | 87.60 |
| | Republican | Robert Pagane | 1,416 | 12.06 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 39 | 0.33 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,737 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### 35th district

On January 4, 2022, incumbent representative Austin Davis announced he would be seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, with Josh Shapiro's endorsement. He was nominated to be on the ticket on May 18 and was elected to the position in the general election. Davis was subsequently reelected to represent the 35th district, defeating Republican challenger Donald Nevills with 65% of the vote. Pennsylvania's constitution forbids General Assembly lawmakers from holding another office, but does not prevent them from running for reelection while seeking another office. A special election to replace Davis was held on February 7, 2023.
Democrats nominated McKeesport official Matt Gergely, brother of previous seatholder Marc Gergely. Republicans nominated their 2022 general election nominee Don Nevills.
Organizations Planned Parenthood PA PAC
2023 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35 special election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Matt Gergely | 6,790 | 73.66 |
| | Republican | Don Nevills | 2,302 | 24.97 |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 126 | 1.37 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,218 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### 108th district

On January 31, 2023, incumbent representative Lynda Schlegel-Culver was elected to Pennsylvania's 27th Senatorial district in a special election amid the resignation of Senator John Gordner. House Speaker Joanna McClinton announced a special election for May 16 in conjunction with the 2023 primary.
Republicans nominated Shikellamy School Board Member Mike Stender, while Democrats nominated Montour County Commissioner Trevor Finn. Libertarians nominated Marine Corps veteran Elijah Scretching.
2023 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 108 special election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Mike Stender | 6,600 | 58.35 |
| | Democratic | Trevor Finn | 4,318 | 38.18 |
| | Libertarian | Elijah Scretching | 393 | 3.47 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,311 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### 163rd district

On March 8, 2023, incumbent representative Michael Zabel resigned from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, effective March 16, following a sexual harassment controversy. House Speaker Joanna McClinton announced a special election for May 16 in conjunction with the 2023 primary.
Democrats nominated Heather Boyd, a senior staffer to Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and former Upper Darby School Board member. Republicans nominated Kathleen "Katie" Ford, an Army veteran and special education therapist. Libertarians nominated Alfe Goodwin, a retired Philadelphia Police officer and nominee for this district in 2022.
2023 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 163 special election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Heather Boyd | 9,415 | 60.16 |
| | Republican | Kathleen Ford | 6,040 | 38.60 |
| | Libertarian | Alfe Goodwin | 194 | 1.24 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,649 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### 21st district

On July 19, 2023, incumbent representative Sara Innamorato resigned from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after becoming the Democratic nominee for Allegheny County Executive. House Speaker Joanna McClinton announced a special election for September 19.
Democrats nominated Lindsay Powell, a nonprofit executive, while Republicans nominated Erin Connolly Autenreith, a realtor and local Republican Party chair.
2023 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 21 special election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Lindsay Powell | 7,318 | 65.54 |
| | Republican | Erin Autenreith | 3,848 | 34.46 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,166 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |