Fight over Pa. Supreme Court Emerges as Latest Costly Battle
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court retention elections are approaching historic levels of spending and attention, becoming the latest front in a national battle for control of the courts.
Justices David Wecht, Christine Donohue, and Kevin Dougherty, all Democrats, face "yes" or "no" votes on their retention for another 10-year term on November.
The typically under-the-radar process has become a high-stakes issue, with decisions on abortion and election law hanging in the balance.
A national battle for control of the courts making decisions on the most high-stakes issues of the era.
The election has drawn significant attention and spending, marking a shift in the usually low-key retention elections.
Author's summary: Pennsylvania's Supreme Court faces historic spending and attention in retention elections.
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