League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizens Education Fund
	All of Allegheny County, PA May 21, 2013 Election
	Judge; Court of Common Pleas; District 5; Republican Party Voter Information 10 Year Term. This contest will only appear on Republican party ballots.

Candidates (Vote for 4) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Bill Ward 20,237 votes 18.28% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: : Judge, Court of Common Pleas for Allegheny County, PA 1973, College of the Holy Cross, B.A. cum laude, History 1977 Temple University School of Law, J.D. Priorities: Continue my work as a Judge hearing cases in the Juvenile Section of the Family Division Continue my work as a Judge presiding in the Veterans Court of the Criminal Division Work with the Mental Health & Justice Advisory Comm. to identify, divert & treat juvenile offenders with autism & pervasive developmental disorders Mark V. Tranquilli 17,496 votes 15.80% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Prosecuting Attorney Wife Kristie and Three Children, Lucas, Marcus, and Livia Allegheny College 1989 Univeristy of Pittsburgh Law School, 1992 20-yr Veteran prosecutor and Deputy to District Attorney Zappala Prosecuted Commonwealth vs Poplawski Center for Victims of Crime, Board Member Priorities: Honesty and Integrity Enhance competency, dignity, and public perception of court Steering youth down right path Paul E. Cozza 16,643 votes 15.03% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Judge, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas 1982, Duquesne University, B.A. 1990, Duquesne University, J.D. Priorities: To use my judicial and legal experience in a way that best serves the people of Allegheny County To continue to serve on the Court of Common Pleas in a fair and impartial manner To continue to work with troubled youth so that they can return to the right path PJ Murray 15,749 votes 14.22% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP 1985. U of Pittsburgh, B.S 1988, Duquesne, J.D Priorities: Making fair and legally correct decisions Ensuring that each case is handled so that all parties have equal access to the court Ensuring there is equal justice under the law Jennifer Satler 14,120 votes 12.75% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Attorney and adjunct professor Bryn Mawr College, BA, 1997 University of Pittsburgh School of Law, JD, 2000 Priorities: Ensure a fair and efficient process for all parties involved in the justice system Work to protect our families, our veterans, and all those who come before the court Help reduce postponements and lag time between court dates so justice is served expediently Patrick Connelly 9,794 votes 8.85% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Attorney Boston College, 1990 West Virginia College of Law, 1994 Partner, Summers McDonnell Hudock Guthrie & Skeel Over 18 years of civil litigation experience Chairman, City of Pittsburgh Ethics Hearing Board Solicitor, Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade Priorities: Upholding the Law Modernizing the Court System Listening to both sides without prejudice before making a decision Eleanor Bush 9,601 votes 8.67% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Attorney PA Statewide Adoption & Permanency Network B.A., Yale University, 1982 J.D., Yale Law School, 1988 M.P.P.M., Yale School of Management, 1988 Priorities: To serve on Family Court + contributing my knowledge and experience from a legal career focused on children and families To promote public confidence and trust in the justice system To ensure that all participants in court proceedings are treated with dignity and respect Barbara Behrend-Ernsberger 7,076 votes 6.39% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Law Partner, Behrend & Ernsberger, P.C. 1973, University of Pittsburgh, B.S. Cum Laude 1976, Duquesne University of Law, J.D. Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

News and Analysis Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 13 vying for 4 spots on Allegheny County Common Pleas Court This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

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