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Pennsylvania State Government November 6, 2007 Election
Justice; Pennsylvania Supreme Court Voter Information

10 Year Term. Salary: Salary $175,236

Results as of Dec 19 9:16am
4096210 Votes Cast
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Seamus McCaffery Click here for more information about this candidate 1,233,265 votes 30.1%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge
  • 39 years' experience in the PA legal system
  • Decorated police officer
  • Attorney, trial & administrative judge (appt by Supreme Court)
  • 1977, LaSalle College, B.A.
  • 1989, Temple University School of Law, J.D.
Priorities:
  • The courage to assess the facts and apply the law free from political pressure or regard for popular sentiment
Debra Todd Click here for more information about this candidate 1,084,550 votes 26.5%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge
  • Rated "Highly Recommended" by Allegheny County and PA Bar Associations
  • Superior Court Judge for 7 years,
  • 18 years as practicing Trial Attorney
Priorities:
  • Judicial independence is a matter of personal courage and integrity
  • I decide each case that comes before me on its own merits
  • I am committed to the Rule of Law and to the protections guaranteed by the United States and Pennsylvania Constitutions.
Maureen E. Lally-Green Click here for more information about this candidate 994,760 votes 24.3%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge
  • 7 years as Superior Court Judge
  • Law Professor for 15 years
  • 9 years as a practicing attorney
  • 1971, Duquesne University, B.S
  • 1974, Duquesne University Law School, J.D.
Priorities:
  • "Judicial independence" means that judges are able to perform their duties in a fair and impartial manner that comports with the requirements of the C
Mike Krancer Click here for more information about this candidate 783,635 votes 19.1%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Chief Judge & Chairman of the Environmental Hearing Board.
  • Practicing attorney for 17 years, judge for 7 years
  • 1980, University of Virginia, B.A.
  • 1983, Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D. summa cum laude
  • Annual Community Leadership Award
Priorities:
  • Making decisions based on the law and facts of the case independent of outside influence or consideration
  • The courage to do what is right even if that course runs counter to the agenda(s) of the other branches of government.

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