(Pittsburgh, PA) Unite PAC, Pennsylvania Working Families Party, Pennsylvania United, Alliance for Police Accountability, Straight Ahead, OnePA, and 1Hood Power present our jointly endorsed slate of judicial candidates for the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas primary election on May 20th. Allegheny County voters will have the opportunity to vote for eight candidates who will ultimately serve 10 year terms on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
“Over the last several years our progressive organizations have fought for a more just and equitable region. Once again we have an opportunity to come together, maximize our efforts, and build power in our communities. Together we can work to elect Judges to the court of common pleas to ensure our courts reflect our values of fairness, compassion, and accountability. This is how we create real, lasting change.” – Ashley Comans, Western PA Political Director, PA Working Families Party
This year, our coalition has endorsed a slate that represents the diversity of our county. We are proud to support a group of outstanding candidates who will ensure that the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas continues to protect our rights and follows the law, even when the courts are facing threats from the highest levels of government.
This year, we have endorsed:
“It’s important to have Judges with diversity in race, gender, abilities, experience and economic backgrounds because they are more reflective of the community they serve.” – Nydea Graves, Lead Democracy Coordinator, OnePA
In 2021, our coalition elected five women from our original Slate of Eight to the Court of Common Pleas, demonstrating how powerful we are when we work together for the people. This slate represents the values of our coalition, and the endorsed candidates understand the responsibility that comes with being able to shape the lives of individuals with the decisions they make on the bench. Our organizations look forward to putting in the hard work to get them elected for the benefit of all Allegheny County residents.
“It is crucial that we elect Judges to the Court of Common Pleas who understand the long term impact of the decisions they make and are committed to upholding the highest standards of judicial ethics and fairness. Judges make decisions every day that can drastically alter the course of a person’s life and we need Judges who take that responsibility seriously, no matter what division they are serving in. Decisions made in Family Court can be just as devastating as those made in Criminal Court, and the candidates we are supporting best represent the values that are needed on the bench in all divisions of the Court of Common Pleas.” – Tanisha Long, Allegheny County Political Director, Straight Ahead
Pennsylvania is one of just seven states that elects ALL Judges in partisan elections. Because of this, we have an opportunity to drastically reshape the judiciary and justice is on the ballot this year. With the current President’s willingness to buck the courts to accomplish his Project 2025 agenda, it is CRITICAL that we elect Judges who will protect our rights.
“The justice slate represents a diverse array of qualified judicial candidates with unique experiences and backgrounds who can deliver for the people of Allegheny County. Over the past couple of years we have seen the importance of having Judges who not only understand the law but also the impacts of rulings on the community. As local courts are the first to administer justice, defend rights, uphold democracy, and protect our people, it is imperative for our justice slate to reflect those values.” – Miracle Jones, Legislative Director, 1Hood Power
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Coalition Information
Unite PAC
@uniteforpa Instagram & Twitter
Pennsylvania Working Families Party
@paworkingfamilies on IG
@paworkfamilies on twitter
@paworkingfamilies.bsky.social
Pennsylvania Working Families on Facebook
Pennsylvania United
Alliance for Police Accountability
@apapgh on Instagram
@apapgh_ on Twitter
@apatiktok on Tiktok
Straight Ahead
@towardabolition on Instagram
@towardabolition On Twitter
OnePA
https://www.facebook.com/onepennsylvania
@onepennsylvania on instagram
@onepennsylvania on twitter
1Hood Power
@1hoodpower on Twitter
@1hoodpower.bsky.social on Bluesky
@1Hoodpower on Instagram
