If you live in the 4th state senate district, you will be able to vote in the Special Election for state senator. The winner of this special election will be the next state senator for the 4th district, with a term beginning immediately.

Candidates are rated according to their responses to our 2005 candidate questionnaires or based on past responses.

PRO:Candidates whose responses to our 2005 questionnaire indicate support for a woman’s right to choose.

ANTI: Candidates who oppose a woman’s right to choose.

NR: Candidates who did not respond to the questionnaire and who have not publicly stated their position.

Leanna Washington, Democrat, PRO/ENDORSED
Ron Holt, Republican, NR

This is a primary election. In the primary election you can only vote for candidates in the party in which you are registered (Democrat or Republican only). The winners of the judicial primaries will become candidates in the General Election in November.

Recommendations were given to judicial candidates whose responses to our questionnaire clearly indicate a pro-choice position. Candidates who did not respond to our questionnaire or did not clearly indicate a pro-choice position are not listed below.

Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Vote for up to 8 candidates in the party in which you are registered

NARAL Pro-Choice PA recommends:

Glenn B. Bronson, Dem/Rep
Ann Butchart, Dem
Linda Carpenter, Dem
Joyce Eubanks, Dem/Rep
Sharon Williams Losier, Dem
Susan Schulman, Dem/Rep
Leon Tucker, Dem/Rep

Philadelphia Judge of Municipal Court
Vote for up to 3 candidates in the party in which you are registered.

NARAL Pro-Choice PA recommends:
Bradley Moss, Dem/Rep
David Shuter, Dem

Questions or concerns please contact:
Genevieve Sherrow
Associate Director
215-545-4666 ext.105
gsherrow@naralpa.org