2023 Pennsylvania elections

• Deborah Kunselman, Judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania (2018–present)[2][3]
• Daniel McCaffery, Judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania (2020–present), U.S. Army veteran[4][3][5]

• Carolyn Carluccio, Judge of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas (2009–present)[6][7]
• Patricia McCullough, Judge of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court (2010–present) and candidate for supreme court in 2021[8]

• Paula Patrick, Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (2003–present) and candidate for supreme court in 2021[3][9]

• Maria Battista, former Clarion County assistant district attorney[3][10]
• Harry Smail Jr., Judge of the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas (2014–present)[11][10]

• Michael Dimino, Professor at Widener University Commonwealth Law School[3]
• Emily Yuhaniak[3]

• Jill Beck, civil litigator, Blank Rome; candidate for Superior Court of Pennsylvania in 2021[12][3]
• Patrick Dugan, Judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court (2007–present)[3]
• Timika Lane, Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (2014–present), Democratic nominee for Superior Court of Pennsylvania in 2021[13]

• Megan Martin, former Secretary-Parliamentarian of the Pennsylvania State Senate (2012–2022)[3][10]
• Joshua Prince, associate, Prince Law Offices, P.C., a law firm specializing in gun rights litigation[3]

• Bryan Neft, commercial litgation attorney, former president of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Board of Governors, candidate for Superior Court of Pennsylvania in 2021[3]
• Matthew S. Wolf, supervising Judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court (2018–present)[15]

• Brandon Neuman, Judge of the Washington County Court of Common Pleas (2018–present) and former state representative (2011–2017)[16]

President Judge Jack A. Panella (D) and Judge Victor P. Stabile (R) are scheduled for retention votes in 2023. Both have informed the Pennsylvania Department of State that they will seek retention.[17][3]

A special election is scheduled to take place after the resignation of City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart in October 2022 to run for Mayor.[18]

• Christy Brady, Acting City Controller (2022-2023)[19][20]
• Alexandra Hunt, activist and public health researcher[21]
• Karen Javaruski, enterprise risk management professional[22]
• Gregg Kravitz, realtor[22]

• Jack Inacker, United States Air Force veteran and former nuclear weapons systems specialist[19]

On November 28, 2022, state senator John Gordner announced his resignation in order to serve as counsel to interim Senate Pro Tempore Kim Ward. Gordner's resignation was effective on November 30. A special election to replace Gordner was held on January 31, 2023.[23]

Democrats nominated speech pathologist Patricia Lawton while Republicans nominated State Representative Lynda Schlegel-Culver. Libertarians had nominated business consultant and constable Thomas Anderson, but he failed to file the necessary paperwork in time and his lawsuit for ballot access was denied by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.[24][25]

Three vacancies in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives opened between Election Day 2022 and the start of the 2023 session in January. The vacancies have made the difference between Democratic and Republican control, and paralyzed the chamber due to representatives’ inability to agree on basic operating rules.[27]

2023 Pennsylvania's 32nd House of Representatives district special election

February 7, 2023 (2023-02-07)
Pennsylvania's 32nd House of Representatives district
Candidate Joe McAndrew Clay Walker Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 9,601 3,195 Percentage 74.63% 24.84%
Precinct results McAndrew:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Walker:      50–60%
State representative before election Tony DeLuca Democratic Elected State representative Joe McAndrew Democratic

On October 9, 2022, incumbent representative Anthony DeLuca died of lymphoma while seeking reelection. The time of his death occurred after the deadline to conduct candidate substitutions, causing his name to remain on the ballot. Despite his death, he defeated Green challenger Queonia Livingston, receiving 85% of the vote.[28] A special election to replace DeLuca was held on February 7, 2023.[29]

Democrats nominated Penn Hills Democratic Committee chair Joe McAndrew.[27][30] Republicans nominated pastor and Army veteran Clay Walker.[31][32] 2022 Green Party candidate Queonia Livingston had filed nomination papers but they were rejected by the Pennsylvania Department of State.[33]

2023 Pennsylvania's 34th House of Representatives district special election

February 7, 2023 (2023-02-07)
Pennsylvania's 34th House of Representatives district
Candidate Abigail Salisbury Robert Pagane Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 10,282 1,416 Percentage 87.60% 12.06%
Precinct results Salisbury:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
State representative before election Summer Lee Democratic Elected State representative Abigail Salisbury Democratic

On On November 8, 2022, incumbent representative Summer Lee was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district, while simultaneously running unopposed for reelection to the 34th legislative district. Pennsylvania's constitution forbids General Assembly lawmakers from holding another office, but does not prevent them from running for reelection while seeking another office. A special election to replace Lee was held on February 7, 2023.[35]

Democrats nominated Swissvale borough councilor Abigail Salisbury while Republicans nominated Robert Pagane, a kickboxing instructor.[27][31][32][36]

2023 Pennsylvania's 35th House of Representatives district special election

February 7, 2023 (2023-02-07)
Pennsylvania's 35th House of Representatives district
Candidate Matt Gergely Don Nevills Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 6,790 2,302 Percentage 73.66% 24.97%
Precinct results Gergely:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Nevills:      50–60%
State representative before election Austin Davis Democratic Elected State representative Matt Gergely Democratic

On January 4, 2022, incumbent representative Austin Davis announced he would be seeking the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor, with Josh Shapiro's endorsement.[39] He was nominated to be on the ticket on May 18 and was elected to the position in the general election. Davis was subsequently reelected to represent the 35th district, defeating Republican challenger Donald Nevills with 65% of the vote. Pennsylvania's constitution forbids General Assembly lawmakers from holding another office, but does not prevent them from running for reelection while seeking another office. A special election to replace Davis was held on February 7, 2023.[35]

Democrats nominated McKeesport official Matt Gergely, brother of previous seatholder Marc Gergely.[27][40] Republicans nominated their 2022 general election nominee Don Nevills.[31][32]

2023 Pennsylvania's 108th House of Representatives district special election

May 16, 2023 (2023-05-16)
Pennsylvania's 108th House of Representatives district
State representative before election Lynda Schlegel-Culver Republican Elected State representative TBD

On January 31, 2023, incumbent representative Lynda Schlegel-Culver was elected to Pennsylvania's 27th Senatorial district in a special election amid the resignation of Senator John Gordner.[43] House Speaker Joanna McClinton announced a special election for May 16 in conjunction with the 2023 primary.[44]

Republicans nominated Shikellamy School Board Member Mike Stender, while Democrats nominated Montour County Commissioner Trevor Finn.[45] Libertarians nominated Marine Corps veteran Elijah Scretching.[46]

2023 Pennsylvania's 163rd House of Representatives district special election

Pennsylvania's 163rd House of Representatives district
State representative before election Michael Zabel Democratic Elected State representative TBD

On March 8, 2023, incumbent representative Michael Zabel resigned from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, effective March 16, following a sexual harassment controversy.[47][48] House Speaker Joanna McClinton announced a special election for May 16 in conjunction with the 2023 primary.[49]

Democrats nominated Heather Boyd, a senior staffer to Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and former Upper Darby School Board member.[50] Republicans nominated Kathleen "Katie" Ford, an Army veteran and special education therapist.[51] Libertarians nominated Alfe Goodwin, a retired Philadelphia Police officer and nominee for this district in 2022.[52]