2021 Pennsylvania elections

Elections in Pennsylvania

Federal government

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Presidential primaries

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U.S. Senate

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U.S. House of Representatives

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State government

|  Governor

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Lieutenant Governor

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Attorney General

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Auditor General

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State Treasurer

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State Senate

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State House of Representatives

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Elections by year

|  State elections

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* 2006
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* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024
* 2025

Philadelphia

|  Mayoral elections

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* 1860
* 1862
* 1865
* 1868
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* 1881
* 1884
* 1887
* 1891
* 1895
* 1899
* 1903
* 1907
* 1911
* 1915
* 1919
* 1923
* 1927
* 1931
* 1935
* 1939
* 1943
* 1947
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* 2007
* 2011
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City Council elections

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* 2015
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* 2023

Other municipal elections

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Pittsburgh

|  Pittsburgh mayoral elections

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* 2009
* 2013
* 2017
* 2021
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Allegheny County Executive elections

* 1999
* 2003
* 2007
* 2011
* 2015
* 2019
* 2023

Allegheny County Council elections

* 2025

Allegheny County elections

* 2025

Erie

|  Erie mayoral elections

* 2025

Erie County Executive elections

* 2009
* 2013
* 2017
* 2021
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Other localities

|  Allentown mayoral elections

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Harrisburg mayoral elections

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Lancaster mayoral elections

* 2009
* 2013
* 2017
* 2021
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Lehigh County Executive elections

* 2005
* 2009
* 2013
* 2017
* 2021
* 2025

Northampton County Executive elections

* 2005
* 2009
* 2013
* 2017
* 2021
* 2025

Scranton mayoral elections

* 2009
* 2013
* 2017
* 2021
* 2025

Government

* v
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The 2021 Pennsylvania elections were held on November 2, 2021, to fill judicial positions on the Supreme Court, Superior Court, and Commonwealth Court, to allow judicial retention votes, and to fill numerous county, local and municipal offices.

The necessary primary elections were held on May 18. In addition, special elections for legislative vacancies were held at various times in 2021.

## Special elections

[edit]

### Pennsylvania State Senate

[edit]

#### 22nd senatorial district

[edit]

On February 14, Democratic state senator John Blake announced he would be resigning from the Senate to take a position with Congressman Matt Cartwright.[1] A special election was announced by Lieutenant Governor (and Senate President) John Fetterman for May 18, in conjunction with the 2021 primary election.[2]

Democrats held a special convention during which State Representative Marty Flynn won the party's nomination.[3] Republicans nominated Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak.[4] The Libertarian Party nominated Nathan Covington, and the Green Party nominated Marlene Sebastianelli.[5] Flynn defeated the field the special election.

Pennsylvania Senate, District 22 special election, 2021[6] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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|
|

| Democratic | Marty Flynn | 30,548  | 51.7
| Republican | Chris Chermak  | 22,465  | 38.0
| Green | Marlene Sebastianelli  | 5,373  | 9.1
| Libertarian | Nathan Covington  | 698  | 1.2
Total votes | 59,084  | 100.0
| Democratic hold

#### 48th senatorial district

[edit]

Following the death of State Senator Dave Arnold, a special election was announced by Lieutenant Governor (and Senate President) John Fetterman to coincide with the 2021 primaries on May 18.[7]

The Libertarian Party nominated York County business owner and farmer Timothy McMaster.[8] Former state representative Edward H. Krebs announced he would launch an independent bid for this seat.[9] Democrats nominated Dr. Calvin Clements, a retired veterinarian.[10] Republicans nominated Lebanon County businessman Christopher Gebhard.[11]

Pennsylvania Senate, District 48 special election, 2021[12] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

|
|
|

| Republican | Chris Gebhard | 30,367  | 62.0
| Democratic | Calvin Clements  | 14,806  | 30.2
| Independent | Edward H. Krebs | 2,326  | 4.7
| Libertarian | Timothy McMaster  | 1,499  | 3.1
Total votes | 48,998  | 100.0
| Republican hold

### Pennsylvania House of Representatives

[edit]

#### 59th legislative district

[edit]

Following the death of Republican state representative Mike Reese, House Speaker Bryan Cutler announced that a special election for the 59th legislative district would take place on May 18 (in conjunction with the 2021 primary).[13]

Democrats nominated Ligonier Borough Councilwoman Mariah Fisher.[14] Republicans held a special convention and nominated Leslie Rossi, a Latrobe native and creator of the "Trump House".[15] The Libertarian Party nominated Robb Luther.[16]

Rossi defeated Fisher and Luther in the special election to become the district's first female representative.[17]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 59 special election, 2021[18] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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|
|

| Republican | Leslie Rossi | 10,538  | 65.0
| Democratic | Mariah Fisher  | 5,272  | 32.5
| Libertarian | Robb Luther  | 402  | 2.5
Total votes | 16,015  | 100.0
| Republican hold

#### 60th legislative district

[edit]

On March 16, State Representative Jeff Pyle announced his retirement due to health issues.[19] House Speaker Bryan Cutler called for a special election for the 60th legislative district on May 18, in conjunction with the 2021 primary.[20]

Republicans nominated Pyle's chief of staff Abby Major. Libertarians nominated Waynesburg University senior Drew Hreha.[21] Democrats nominated Dr. Frank Prazenica Jr., a retired colonel in the United States Army Reserve.[22]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 60 special election, 2021[23] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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|
|

| Republican | Abby Major | 10,116  | 72.6
| Democratic | Frank C. Prazenica Jr.  | 3,249  | 23.3
| Libertarian | Andrew Hreha  | 568  | 4.1
Total votes | 13,933  | 100.0
| Republican hold

#### 113th legislative district

[edit]

As a result of his State Senate special election victory, Marty Flynn resigned from his State House seat on June 9.[19] House Speaker Bryan Cutler called for a special election for the 113th legislative district on November 2, in conjunction with the 2021 general election.[24]

Democrats nominated Flynn's chief of staff Thom Welby.[25] Republicans nominated Dominick Manetti, a former deputy sheriff of Lackawanna County.[26]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 113 special election, 2021  Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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|
|

| Democratic | Thom Welby  | 9,191  | 68.8
| Republican | Dominick Manetti  | 3,698  | 27.7
| Libertarian | Bonnie Flaherty  | 466  | 3.5
Total votes | 13,355  | 100.0
| Democratic hold

#### 164th legislative district

[edit]

On July 22, State Representative Margo L. Davidson resigned her seat after being charged with stealing from the Commonwealth by filing fraudulent overnight per diem requests and various other expenses through the State House Comptroller's Office as well as hindering a state prosecution.[27] House Speaker Bryan Cutler called for a special election for the 164th legislative district on November 2, in conjunction with the 2021 general election.[28]

Democrats nominated Upper Darby School District board member Gina Curry. Republicans nominated Brian Sharif Taylor, a United States Army veteran. Libertarians nominated community activist Aniket Josan.[29]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 164 special election, 2021  Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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|

| Democratic | Gina Curry  | 6,469  | 78.79
| Republican | Brian Sharif Taylor  | 1,528  | 18.61
| Libertarian | Aniket Josan  | 213  | 2.59
Total votes | 8,210  | 100.00
| Democratic hold

## Justice of the Supreme Court

[edit]

2021 Pennsylvania Supreme Court election

* * *

| <- 2017 | November 2, 2021 | 2023 ->

|
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|  |  |

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|

Nominee  | Kevin Brobson | Maria McLaughlin  |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 1,397,100 | 1,372,182
Percentage  | 50.45% | 49.55%

* * *

County results
Brobson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
McLaughlin: 50–60% 60–70% 80–90%

* * *

| Justice before election

Thomas Saylor
Republican

| Elected Justice

Kevin Brobson
Republican

|

A seat was up for election due to the impending mandatory retirement of Chief Justice Thomas G. Saylor on December 31, 2021.[30]

### Democratic primary

[edit]

#### Candidates

[edit]

* Maria McLaughlin, Judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania[31][32][33]

##### Withdrawn

[edit]

* Carolyn Nichols, Judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania[34]

#### Results

[edit]

Democratic primary results[35] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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|
|

| Democratic | Maria McLaughlin  | 945,138  | 100.0%
Total votes | 945,138  | 100.0%

### Republican primary

[edit]

#### Candidates

[edit]

* P. Kevin Brobson, President Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania[31]
* Patricia McCullough, Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania[31]
* Paula A. Patrick, Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas[31]

#### Results

[edit]

Primary results by county

Brobson

* 40%–50%

* 50%–60%

* 60%–70%

* 70%–80%

* 80%–90%

McCullough

* 40%–50%

* 50%–60%

* 60%–70%

Patrick

* 50%–60%

Republican primary results[35] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

|
|
|

| Republican | Kevin Brobson | 505,084  | 52.21%
| Republican | Patricia McCullough  | 317,975  | 32.87%
| Republican | Paula Patrick  | 144,291  | 14.92%
Total votes | 967,350  | 100.0%

### General election

[edit]

#### Results

[edit]

2021 Pennsylvania Supreme Court election[36] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

|
|
|

| Republican | Kevin Brobson | 1,397,100  | 50.45%
| Democratic | Maria McLaughlin  | 1,372,182  | 49.55%
Total votes | 2,769,282  | 100.0%
| Republican hold

## Judge of the Superior Court

[edit]

2021 Pennsylvania Superior Court election

* * *

| <- 2019 | November 2, 2021 | 2023 ->

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|  |  |

|
|

Nominee  | Megan Sullivan | Timika Lane  |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 1,478,252 | 1,278,771
Percentage  | 53.6% | 46.4%

* * *

County results
Sullivan: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Lane: 50–60% 70-80%

* * *

| Judge before election

Susan P. Gantman
Republican

| Elected Judge

Megan Sullivan
Republican

|

One vacancy was created when President Judge Emeritus Susan P. Gantman took senior status on April 1, 2020.[30]

### Democratic primary

[edit]

#### Candidates

[edit]

* Jill Beck, Allegheny County attorney[37]
* Timika Lane, Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas[38][39]
* Bryan Neft, Allegheny County attorney[40]

#### Results

[edit]

Primary results by county

Lane

* 40%–50%

* 50%–60%

* 70%–80%

* 80%–90%

Beck

* 40%–50%

* 50%–60%

* 60%–70%

* 70%–80%

Democratic primary results[35] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

|
|
|

| Democratic | Timika Lane  | 482,433  | 48.83%
| Democratic | Jill Beck  | 392,205  | 39.70%
| Democratic | Bryan Neft  | 113,393  | 11.48%
Total votes | 988,031  | 100.0%

### Republican primary

[edit]

#### Candidates

[edit]

* Megan Sullivan, deputy Attorney General, former Chester County assistant district attorney (2002–2012)[38][41][32]

#### Results

[edit]

Republican primary results[35] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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|
|

| Republican | Megan Sullivan | 881,046  | 100.0%
Total votes | 881,046  | 100.0%

### General election

[edit]

#### Results

[edit]

2021 Pennsylvania Superior Court election[36] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

|
|
|

| Republican | Megan Sullivan | 1,478,252  | 53.62%
| Democratic | Timika Lane  | 1,278,771  | 46.38%
Total votes | 2,757,023  | 100.0%
| Republican hold

## Judge of the Commonwealth Court

[edit]

2021 Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court election

* * *

| <- 2017 | November 2, 2021 | 2023 ->

|
|

* * *

2 seats of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
|  | Majority party  | Minority party

|
|

|  |
Candidate  | Stacy Wallace
Drew Crompton | Lori Dumas
David Spurgeon
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Last election  | 7  | 2
Seats won  | 1  | 1
Seat change  |  1  |  1
Popular vote  | 2,630,344 | 2,473,227
Percentage  | 51.54% | 48.46%

* * *

County results
Republican: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Democrat: 50–60% 60–70% 80–90%

There were two seats up for election on the Commonwealth Court. Judge Mary Hannah Leavitt, a Republican, declined to run for retention for an additional 10-year term.[42] Had Judge Leavitt won retention, she would have only been eligible to serve for one year before her mandatory retirement by December 31, 2022. A second seat was up for election due to the retirement of Judge Robin Simpson, a Republican, on December 31, 2019.[43][44] Governor Tom Wolf appointed Judge Drew Crompton[45] to fill the vacancy, who opted to run for reelection.[46]

### Democratic primary

[edit]

#### Candidates

[edit]

* Lori Dumas, Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas[38][47]
* Amanda Green-Hawkins, labor lawyer, former Allegheny County councilwoman (2008–2015)[38][48]
* David Spurgeon, Judge of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas[38][49]
* Sierra Street, Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas[50][38][51]

#### Results

[edit]

Democratic primary results (vote for 2)[35] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

|
|
|

| Democratic | Lori Dumas | 517,311  | 29.70%
| Democratic | David Spurgeon  | 460,769  | 26.46%
| Democratic | Amanda Green-Hawkins  | 445,400  | 25.58%
| Democratic | Sierra Street  | 318,017  | 18.26%
Total votes | 1,741,497  | 100.0%

### Republican primary

[edit]

#### Candidates

[edit]

* Drew Crompton, incumbent Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania[38][32]
* Stacy Marie Wallace, private practice attorney, president of the McKean County Bar Association[52]

#### Results

[edit]

Republican primary results (vote for 2)[35] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

|
|
|

| Republican | Stacy Marie Wallace  | 704,706  | 50.32%
| Republican | Drew Crompton (incumbent)  | 695,748  | 49.68%
Total votes | 1,400,454  | 100.0%

### General election

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A recount was triggered because Dumas and Crompton finished within half a percentage point of each other in the initial tally. On November 23, counties completed the recount, and Crompton conceded to Dumas. The following day, statewide recount results were published, which affirmed Dumas's lead.[53]

#### Results

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2021 Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court election (vote for 2)[36] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

|
|
|

| Republican | Stacy Marie Wallace  | 1,355,445  | 26.56%
| Democratic | Lori Dumas | 1,297,253  | 25.42%
| Republican | Drew Crompton (incumbent)  | 1,274,899  | 24.98%
| Democratic | David Spurgeon  | 1,175,974  | 23.04%
Total votes | 5,103,571  | 100.0%
| Republican hold
| Democratic gain from Republican

## Judicial retention

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### Superior Court

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Judges John T. Bender and Mary Jane Bowes were up for retention in 2021.[42]

Judge John T. Bender (R) retention, 2021  Choice  | Votes  | %

|
|

Yes | 1,428,650 | 62.19
No  | 868,407  | 37.81
Total votes | 2,297,057 | 100.00
Source: PA Department of State[36]
Judge Mary Jane Bowes (R) retention, 2021  Choice  | Votes  | %

|
|

Yes | 1,447,916 | 63.31
No  | 839,106  | 36.69
Total votes | 2,287,022 | 100.00
Source: PA Department of State[36]

### Commonwealth Court

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Judges Anne Covey and Renee Cohn Jubelirer were up for retention in 2021.[42]

Judge Anne Covey (R) retention, 2021  Choice  | Votes  | %

|
|

Yes | 1,410,818 | 61.78
No  | 872,863  | 38.22
Total votes | 2,283,681 | 100.00
Source: PA Department of State[36]
Judge Renée Cohn Jubelirer (R) retention, 2021  Choice  | Votes  | %

|
|

Yes | 1,426,901 | 62.75
No  | 847,169  | 37.25
Total votes | 2,274,070 | 100.00
Source: PA Department of State[36]

## Mayoral elections

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### Pittsburgh

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Main article: 2021 Pittsburgh mayoral election

### Lancaster

[edit]

Main article: 2021 Lancaster, Pennsylvania mayoral election

### Allentown

[edit]

Main article: 2021 Allentown mayoral election

### Harrisburg

[edit]

Main article: 2021 Harrisburg mayoral election

## Ballot questions

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Pennsylvania voters considered three constitutional amendments and one statewide referendum in the May 18 primary.

### Constitutional amendments

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#### Restricting emergency disaster declarations and powers

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See also: COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania

In 2020, Governor Tom Wolf declared a disaster emergency for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Several Republicans, led by state representative Russ Diamond, opposed these public-health measures and introduced two amendments (2021-01 and 2021–02) to the Pennsylvania Constitution to restrict the emergency powers of the governor.[54] Resolutions 2021-01 and 2021-02 were placed on the May primary ballot.

Proposed Constitutional Amendment 1: Termination or Extension of Disaster Emergency Declaration  Choice  | Votes  | %

|
|

Yes | 1,165,851 | 52.05
No  | 1,074,205  | 47.95
Total votes | 2,240,056 | 100.00
Source: PA Department of State
Proposed Constitutional Amendment 2: Disaster Emergency Declaration and Management  Choice  | Votes  | %

|
|

Yes | 1,174,528 | 51.97
No  | 1,085,371  | 48.03
Total votes | 2,259,899 | 100.00
Source: PA Department of State

#### Racial equality

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A third constitutional amendment (2021-03) was proposed to create a prohibition against denying an individual's rights because of race or ethnicity.[55] Resolution 2021-03 was included on the May primary ballot.

Proposed Constitutional Amendment 3: Prohibition Against Denial or Abridgement of Equality of Rights Because of Race or Ethnicity  Choice  | Votes  | %

|
|

Yes | 1,629,889 | 72.31
No  | 624,205  | 27.69
Total votes | 2,254,094 | 100.00
Source: PA Department of State

### Statewide referendum

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Act 91 of 2020 placed before the electorate a question about allowing municipal fire companies, ambulance services, and rescue squads to use loans which are usually only allowed for volunteer companies.[56] The Act 91 referendum was placed on the May primary ballot.

Statewide Referendum - Act 2020-91  Choice  | Votes  | %

|
|

Yes | 1,629,773 | 72.89
No  | 606,147  | 27.11
Total votes | 2,235,920 | 100.00
Source: PA Department of State

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