Story by Elizabeth Estrada of Spotlight PA

This guide was originally published on Oct. 23, 2023. It was updated on Sept. 4, 2025, ahead of the Nov. 4 judicial elections.

At a quick glance: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is made up of 7 justices . Currently, there are 5 Democrats and 2 Republicans who serve on the court. Three justices are up for retention in the Nov. 4 election.

To qualify for a seat on the court, candidates must have state residency for at least one year and reside in the commonwealth throughout their term. They must be at least 21 years of age , but not older than 75. They also have to be a member of the Bar of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and licensed to practice law in the state.

Pa. Supreme Court 101

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is the highest cou

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