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Elections are run by the 67 County boards of elections in Pennsylvania. For information about how to contact your county’s election and voter registration officials, visit: www.vote.pa.gov/Resources/Pages/Contact-Your-Election-Officials.aspx

Every election matters. On November 4 PA voters will choose judges for vacancies on our Courts. Pennsylvania’s two intermediate appellate courts have the power to affirm or reverse decisions made in lower courts. Their rulings can be appealed to the state Supreme Court, Pennsylvania’s court of last resort. Each court serves a distinct role within the commonwealth’s legal system. Learn more about these courts in THIS podcast. We recommend you do your research before November 4th to determine which judge candidates align with your values as well as whether you have local seats to be voted on.

• COVID Shutdowns: Three justices upheld Gov. Wolf’s sweeping 2020 shutdown orders, which closed small businesses and churches while giving wide latitude to executive power. We are recommending you vote No for retention on these three judges:
  • ❌ Justice Christine Donohue (D)
  • ❌ Justice David N. Wecht (D) 
  • ❌Justice Kevin M. Dougherty (D)

Their records during the COVID shutdowns tell a story every Pennsylvanian should know. Read more HERE.

• Additionally, we are recommending you vote “No” for retention on these two judges:
  • ❌ Alice Beck Dubow (D) 
  • ❌ Michael H. Wojcik (D)

We have not observed that either of these judge candidates has defended health-freedom or constitutional-rights while in office. When we don’t see proof that a judge defends medical freedom, vote NO on retention. Judges shouldn’t get another ten years without a review. Retention is our only chance to hold them accountable to the people they serve.

In PA, judges don’t have to run for reelection every few years like other public officials. Instead, they face “retention votes” — simple yes-or-no questions asking if they should stay in office for another ten years. No challengers. No debates. No accountability. At PCIC, we believe the judiciary holds immense power over the rights of citizens, especially when it comes to defending life, liberty, and property. When a judge’s record is unclear — when we can’t see evidence that they are a true defender of constitutional rights — we owe it to future generations to demand accountability before automatically renewing their tenure.

Think of it like any other profession: if a worker never has a performance review, never meets with their customers, and never faces the possibility of being replaced, how can we be sure they’re still serving the people they represent?

Retention votes are our once every ten years chance to hold judges to the same standard of accountability that every other public servant faces. If a judge has consistently upheld the constitutional rights of Pennsylvanians, that record will speak for itself. But if we don’t know where they stand, or if they’ve sided with government power over individual liberty, we believe they should stand for election, not glide through retention.

• Don’t skip your local election! School boards, city councils, and county leaders shape the policies that affect your daily life.
  Your vote this November could change your community for years. We are not able to provide vetting for local candidates. However, you’re welcome to ask directly via social media to look into a judge’s past case rulings as they relate to our mission statement. We will gladly provide you with information if it’s available. (For example, Lancaster Judge).
• Our friends at PA Family Council have requested survey responses from school board candidates. You can see details at their website HERE.

How can you Help Good Candidates Get Elected?

• View the list of PCIC recommended and endorsed candidates. Visit their websites and sign up to volunteer. If there is not a candidate who supports medical freedom in your local area please reach out to nearby campaign offices.
• There are many ways to volunteer for a campaign. Candidates have many needs for help with tasks such as hosting a meet & greet for in-person discussions, preparing mailers, putting yard signs together, putting a yard sign up in your neighborhood or yard, making phone calls, knocking on targeted moderate voters’ doors, handing out information on election day at the polls.
• If you can’t donate your time you can donate money to candidates that will fight for medical freedom.
• Spread the word about the importance of medical freedom and candidates that support it through email, text message, social media, printed material and conversations within your communities.
• Share our endorsed candidates via the Voter Guide throughout social media and in print wherever possible.

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