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2019 Pennsylvania Elections
The 2019 Pennsylvania elections was held on November 5, 2019 to fill judicial positions on the Superior Court, 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 in May 2019. In addition, special elections for legislative vacancies were held at various times in 2019. Special elections U.S. House of Representatives 12th congressional district A special election for Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district was held on May 21, 2019 following the resignation of Republican Representative Tom Marino. Pennsylvania State Senate 33rd senatorial district A special election for the 33rd senatorial district was held on May 21 following Republican State Senator Richard Alloway's resignation from the chamber. Democrats selected Spring Grove director of community development Sarah Hammond as their nominee. Republicans nominated retired Army ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judiciary Of Pennsylvania
The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania is the unified state court system of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Courts The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is the state supreme court and court of last resort."Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,Rydal-Meadowbrook Civic Association The intermediate appellate courts in Pennsylvania are the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania (for matters involving state agencies) and the Superior Court of Pennsylvania (for all other appeals). Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is the state supreme court and court of last resort. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court consists of seven justices. Commonwealth Court The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania is one of two Pennsylvania intermediate appellate courts. The jurisdiction of the nine-judge Commonwealth Court is limited to appeals from final orders of certain state agencies and certain designated cases from the courts of common pleas involving public sector legal questions and government regul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
