Democrat Judge Candidates Outperform Republicans in Qualification Ratings by the PA Bar Association
The Judicial Evaluation Commission of the Pennsylvania Bar Association evaluates the qualifications of judicial candidates before each election. They evaluate paper submissions from the candidates and conduct personal interviews. Candidates are then rated as highly qualified, qualified, or not recommended.
For the Supreme Court, Democrat candidate Dan McCaffrey and his Republican opponent both received highly qualified ratings.
We will elect two judges to the Superior Court. Democrats Jill Beck and Timika Lane both earned highly qualified ratings from the PA Bar. The two Republican opponents were rated qualified and not recommended for failure to participate.
For Commonwealth Court Democrat Matt Wolf and his Republican opponent received qualified ratings.
The Superior Court judges standing for retention, Democrat Jack A. Panella and Republican Victor P. Stabile, have both been recommended for retention by the PA Bar.
Read the Pennsylvania Bar Association Recommendations for Judges
The PA Bar Association has a rigorous process for evaluating the qualifications of judicial candidates. Our recommended candidates are also recommended or highly recommended by the PA Bar
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