Frequently Asked Questions About Judicial Elections
How do I register to vote?
Where do I vote?
What should I consider when voting for judicial candidates?
What should I consider when voting in judicial retention elections?
How do I get more information about judicial candidates?
How do I find information about campaign contributions?
Forms and procedures for registering to vote are available from the Pennsylvania Department of State.
Remember to update your registration if you move or if you change your name or party affiliation.
Information on where to vote is available from the Pennsylvania Department of State.
Remember: Polling places often change from election to election so even if you have voted before, make sure to check this site to confirm the correct location.
What should I consider when voting for judicial candidates?
PMC has prepared a chart outlining information voters need in order to make informed decisions about judicial candidates and identifying resources that can provide such information.
What should I consider when voting in judicial retention elections?
PMC has prepared a chart outlining information voters need in order to make informed decisions about judges standing for retention and identifying resources that can provide such information.
How do I get more information about judicial candidates?
Voters are often frustrated by the lack on information available about judicial candidates. Nevertheless, voters should make their best attempt to become informed about the candidates.
The following is a list of resources that may be helpful for voters:
Pennsylvania Department of State
Candidate websites
State and county bar associations often have candidate evaluations/information available on their websites. A list of links is located here: http://www.romingerlegal.com/statebars/pennsylvania.html
Republican Party State Committee
For information about Republican judicial candidates.
For information about Democratic judicial candidates.
Information about the Republican judicial candidates are available at the GOP state committee Web site, Details about the Republican judicial candidates are available at the GOP state committee Web site, www.pagop.org..
How do I find information about campaign contributions?
By law, candidates are required to report their campaign contributions to the PA Department of State at regular intervals throughout their campaigns. These filings are available online at: http://www.dos.state.pa.us/campaignfinance/cwp/view.asp?a=1343&q=447723&nw=1&campaignfinanceNav=|
More detailed information on Pennsylvania’s campaign finance reporting laws is available through the Department of State at:http://www.dos.state.pa.us/campaignfinance/lib/campaignfinance/070reporting_law/law.pdf
