Elections of judges are very important to the lives of Pennsylvanians and often don’t get the attention they deserve.

Below are the recommendations of Americans for Democratic Action of Southeastern Pennsylvania for the May 20, 2025 primary elections.

PA Commonwealth Court (one vacancy)

Stella Tsai was “Highly Recommended” by the PA State Bar Association.  

ADA finds the breadth and scope of her experience compelling. 

Pennsylvania Superior Court (one vacancy)

Both candidates are unopposed in their party’s primaries and were “Highly Recommended.”  ADA views the breadth and depth of Brandon Neuman’s professional experience would be of significant value to the court.

Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas (nine vacancies)

ADA supports the nine candidates recommended by the Philadelphia Bar Association. They are: William Braveman, Irina Ehrlich, Larry Farnese. Kia Ghee, Sarah Jones, Leon A. King II, Brian Kisielewski, Anthony Stefanski and Deborah Watson.

Philadelphia Municipal Court  (three vacancies)

ADA supports Amanda Davidson, the one candidate recommended by the Philadelphia Bar Association. Sherri Cohen has a long history with ADA SEPA and our experience with her has been positive.

ADA is pleased to support these candidates and urges your vote for them in the May Primary.

As we have all heard about the upcoming presidential election, registering voters and getting out the vote are key to achieving a Democratic victory on November 5th, 2024.  Americans for Democratic Action of Southeastern PA urges everyone receiving this email to take action towards these goals and ask your networks to do so as well. 

See below four organizations that link people to online voter registration and/or offer opportunities to engage in other essential aspects of the voting process, such as in person voter registration, voter protection, monitoring the polls, detecting misinformation, etc.

REMEMBER, THE VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 21, 2024. 

We know that this election is about saving our democracy. Let’s all give US democracy the best chance possible to prevail!

Please consider our recommendations below with your VOTE ON NOVEMBER 7TH! 

The election of Daniel McCaffrey to the Supreme Court is very important in the event of challenges to abortion, LGBTQ and other rights and to the integrity of our PA 2024 spring presidential primary and fall presidential elections.

With respect to other elected offices at the local, county, state and federal levels, ADA encourages you to consider candidates with progressive values. Important issues to consider are protecting and expanding: 

• Voting rights and voting access

• Women's reproductive healthcare

• Healthcare access and funding

Also vital to Pennsylvania’s economy and wellbeing will be the upcoming reauthorization of the Farm Bill (SNAP), preservation and enhancement of farmland and more.

We are pleased to send you Americans for Democratic Action of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s recommendations for the May 16 primary. This year in Philadelphia, we are fortunate to have many qualified candidates for City Council and for Mayor. With respect for the Mayor’s race, our board was split between two strong candidates. We have recommended both and leave the choice up to voters. There are many candidates in the race for Bucks, Chester, Delaware County Courts. We were unable to vet them all. We encourage citizens from these counties to evaluate their judicial candidates on the basis of integrity, judicial temperament, and a consideration for the well-being of county citizens. Please remember to VOTE on May 16!