Office Description: The Commonwealth Court is one of two statewide intermediate appellate courts and primarily responsible for matters involving state and local governments and regulatory agencies. It also acts as a trial court when lawsuits are filed by or against the Commonwealth. Cases that reach the nine-member court are generally heard by panels of three judges.
In January 2026, the 10-year term of one incumbent judge will expire. That judge is up for a retention election in November 2025. Voters may vote YES to keep the candidate in office or vote NO to remove them from office. This position will not be on the ballot during the May primary.
