Office Description: The Superior Court is one of two statewide intermediate appellate courts, meaning criminal and civil cases heard in lower courts (Court of Common Pleas) can be heard again in the Superior Court on appeal. The Court also hears appeals on matters involving children and families. Cases that reach the 15-member court are usually 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.