2021 Pennsylvania elections
The 2021 Pennsylvania elections will be held on November 2, 2021 to fill judicial positions on the Supreme Court, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, allow judicial retention votes, and fill numerous county, local and municipal offices. The necessary primary elections will be held on May 18. In addition, special elections for legislative vacancies will be held at various times in 2021.
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Special elections
48th senatorial district
A special election was announced by Lt. Governor (and Senate President) John Fetterman to coincide with the 2021 primaries on May 18 following the death of State Senator Dave Arnold.[1]
59th legislative district
House Speaker Bryan Cutler announced a special election for the 59th legislative district will take place on May 18 (in conjunction with the 2021 primary) after the death of Republican State Representative Mike Reese.[2]
The Libertarian Party nominated Kareem Maize.[3]
Justice of the Supreme Court
One vacancy will occur after Chief Justice Thomas G. Saylor reaches the mandatory retirement age of 75 on December 14, 2021.[4]
Judge of the Superior Court
One vacancy was created when President Judge Emeritus Susan P. Gantman took senior status in 2020.
Judge of the Commonwealth Court
Two vacancies were created after Judge Mary Hannah Leavitt declined to run for retention and Judge Bonnie Brigance Leadbetter took senior status.[5]
Judicial Retention
Judge of the Superior Court
Judges John T. Bender and Mary Jane Bowes are up for retention in 2021.[5]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Result not yet known | ||
| Total votes | — | 100.00 |
| Source: PA Department of State | ||
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Result not yet known | ||
| Total votes | — | 100.00 |
| Source: PA Department of State | ||
Judge of the Commonwealth Court
Judges Anne Covey and Renee Cohn Jubelirer are up for retention in 2021.[5]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Result not yet known | ||
| Total votes | — | 100.00 |
| Source: PA Department of State | ||
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| Result not yet known | ||
| Total votes | — | 100.00 |
| Source: PA Department of State | ||
Mayoral Elections
Pittsburgh
Ballot Questions
No ballot questions have yet been announced for statewide consideration.
References
- Murphy, Jan (25 January 2021). "Special election date set to fill seat left vacant by Sen. Dave Arnold's death". pennlive. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- Cole, John (2021-01-12). "HD59: Special Election Set for May 18". PoliticsPA. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
- Westmoreland County Libertarians (30 January 2021). "For immediate release: In a combined effort between the Libertarian Parties of Westmoreland and Somerset Counties, Kareem Maize has been nominated to be the Libertarian candidate for the 59th House District". Facebook. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- "Chief Justice Thomas G. Saylor". The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
- "Declarations of Candidacy Filed by Incumbent Judges for Retention in 2021" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 2021-01-21.