Expensive PA Supreme Court Justice race could impact 2024 election.

The‍ Pennsylvania Supreme Court: A​ Battleground for Political⁤ Issues

The left-leaning Pennsylvania ⁢Supreme Court has been at the⁢ center of some ‌highly contentious⁣ decisions in recent ⁣years. From striking down voter ID laws⁤ to approving⁢ last-minute​ changes to congressional district ⁤maps, this⁤ court⁤ has been a hotbed of controversy.

As the ⁣2024 election ​approaches, the⁤ court is once again poised ⁣to tackle important election-related cases. Questions about ballot drop-boxes, the legitimacy of mail-in ballots, ⁤and‍ more‌ will likely land in the hands of these seven justices.

Currently, the court‌ consists of ​four Democratic justices, two Republicans, ​and one vacancy. The recent passing of former Democratic Chief Justice Max Baer has left a seat to ⁣be filled.

The race to fill this vacancy has been ⁤anything but ordinary. Despite the salary for a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice⁣ being‌ $244,793, millions of dollars ⁢have been poured into⁣ the campaign. ‍The outcome of this race will be decided ⁢by voters on Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Pennsylvania’s general ⁢election.

The ​Candidates

In off-year elections like‌ this⁤ one, attention and voter turnout​ tend to be lower ⁣compared to presidential ‌years. This creates‍ an opportunity ⁣for a⁣ small group ⁢of motivated voters to ⁤have a significant impact.⁣ In Pennsylvania, ⁢however, many voters​ are still​ unsure about​ the candidates. According to a recent poll, over 70% ⁢of registered voters don’t know enough about them to form an opinion.

One⁢ of the candidates is ⁣Carolyn Carluccio,​ a Republican⁣ and the current president ⁤judge of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. Carluccio ⁢has invested over $742,000 ​in her campaign, including a personal​ loan of $25,000. Additionally, she has received⁣ over $2.2 million in in-kind‍ donations⁢ from the ‍Commonwealth Leaders Fund PAC, ⁢which‌ is largely‍ funded by Pennsylvania billionaire‍ Jeff⁢ Yass.

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Carolyn Carluccio’s impressive ⁢background includes serving as ​a‌ Federal ‍Assistant​ U.S.‌ Attorney, where‌ she prosecuted major criminals. She has also ‍held ‌positions such as chief public defender, chief deputy solicitor, and acting director‍ of Human Resources⁣ in Montgomery County.

For the past 14 years, Carluccio has been a Court of Common Pleas ⁣Judge. Her accomplishments include being elected president of the 2,000-member Montgomery Bar Association and becoming⁣ the‍ court’s first female presidential judge in Montgomery County.

On ‍the‌ Democratic ​side,‍ we ‌have Daniel McCaffery, a Superior Court judge who has⁣ invested $2 million ‍in his campaign. McCaffery has received​ substantial donations​ from left-leaning ⁤groups, including ⁢teacher’s unions and organizations focused on combating‌ gerrymandering.

Unions ‌have also shown their support for McCaffery, with significant contributions ⁤from various labor organizations. Additionally, he has received financial backing ⁤from the Philadelphia ⁤Trial Lawyers ⁣Association and the Pennsylvania Judicial⁤ PAC.

McCaffery’s diverse background includes ‍serving as an Assistant ‌District Attorney, working in ⁣a ‌law firm,⁤ and holding positions in the Philadelphia Court of Common⁣ Pleas and the ‍Pennsylvania Superior Court.

What is the significance of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacancy‍ for the state’s political landscape?

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