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judges.philadelphiabar.orgIndividual judge names, tenure, notable cases, and Bar Association ratings will appear here when the Philadelphia Bar Association publishes its 2026 retention recommendations in September 2026.
Background
Individual judge names, tenure, notable cases, and Bar Association ratings will appear here when the Philadelphia Bar Association publishes its 2026 retention recommendations in September 2026.
Stated positions · 4
- Retention is a Yes/No vote — judges face no opponent
- A 'Yes' vote keeps the judge for another 10-year term
- A 'No' vote removes the judge; governor appoints a successor (confirmed by Senate)
- Historically, PA voters retain judges 90%+ of the time
Pros & cons, honest read
Reasons to support
- Low-information retention votes benefit from Bar Association guidance
- Bar ratings are non-partisan, based on attorney surveys and case review
- Some judges have decades of bench experience worth preserving
Reasons to be skeptical
- Retention votes are harder to research than contested races
- Some judges have been 'Not Recommended' for misconduct — worth checking before voting
- No practical way to compare candidates against a challenger
Sources
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