Democrats Stella Tsai, Brandon Neuman win open seats on Pa.’s Commonwealth and Superior Courts

Story by Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA

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HARRISBURG — Democrat Stella Tsai has won a seat on Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court, while Democrat Brandon P. Neuman secured a spot on Superior Court.

Pennsylvania’s two intermediate appellate courts play critical roles in the state’s justice system, affirming or reversing decisions made in lower courts. Their decisions may be appealed to the state Supreme Court, which is the commonwealth’s court of last resort.

Judges who sit on the Commonwealth and Superior Courts also frequently go on to serve on the high co