Running for Office

We can provide you with the resources and information you need to run for political office in Pennsylvania. 

IMPORTANT FILING INFORMATION

Notice and Order Regarding Objections to Nomination Petitions/Papers of Candidates for Statewide and State-Level Office

2025 Official Vacancy Chart

Incumbent Retention Judge Declaration of Candidacy Tracking

Withdrawn Candidate Listing

Primary Write-in Votes

Offices to be Elected in 2025

  • Justice of the Supreme Court (retention only)
  • Judge of the Superior Court 
  • Judge of the Commonwealth Court
  • Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
  • Judge of the Municipal Court (Philadelphia)

Useful Links 

PennDOT Guidance for Political Signs

 

To obtain electronic copies of nomination petitions, please email your request to  
ra-elections@pa.gov.

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