Pennsylvania voters defended fair elections by rejecting billionaire attacks on their judges

This year’s judicial retention election in Pennsylvania told an old story with new meaning—the story of David and Goliath.

On one side stood enormous wealth and political influence. A billionaire-funded mail campaign tried to convince voters that our Supreme Court justices were responsible for partisan gerrymandering. The message was simple but false.

In truth, these justices struck down one of the most extreme gerrymanders in the nation, restoring fairness and ensuring that voters—not politicians—decide our elections.

So why the attack? Because fair maps shift power away from special interests and back to the people—and that’s something those in power rarely surrender quietly.

Despite misleading ads and deep pockets, Pennsylvania voters stood their ground. Civic groups, community volu