Editing Philadelphia Courts (section)

== Judges ==

Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judges are elected to ten-year terms in partisan elections. Judicial campaigns have drawn controversy over campaign contributions, partisan influence, and the role of political organizations in endorsements. Reform proposals have periodically suggested merit selection or appointment systems, though Pennsylvania's elected judiciary system has persisted.<ref name="courts"/>

Municipal Court judges serve six-year terms, also through partisan election. The lower visibility of these races often results in limited voter information, with party endorsements and ballot position significantly influencing outcomes. Traffic Court judges similarly face elections, with the court's operations and personnel subject to political dynamics.<ref name="courts"/>