Did you see this message, fellow activist?

Democrats currently hold a 5-2 majority on Pennsylvania’s highest court, but three justices elected as Democrats are nearing the end of their terms, and Republicans are determined to gain a MAGA majority ahead of the presidential election in 2028. 

If the GOP is successful in electing a MAGA majority, it will lead to voter suppression and further restrictions on our freedoms, including reproductive rights. We must protect the independence of our courts. 

A generous angel donor has agreed to double all donations up to $50,000 – but only for a limited time. Will you rush a $25 or more donation now to support our critical voter education and mobilization work ahead of this year’s judicial elections?

In solidarity, 

Katy Personette
Chief Development and Grants Officer 

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Fellow activist, 

Pennsylvania is one of only 8 states in the country where Supreme Court justices are initially elected through partisan elections. At the end of their 10 year terms, voters decide on whether to retain them in non-partisan retention elections. In November, Pennsylvania voters will vote “yes” or “no” to retain three Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices on the ballot.  Which means PA is once again a key battleground state this year.

Here is how it will work: 

As reported by WHYY News, Democrats currently hold a 5-2 majority on the state's highest court, but three justices elected as Democrats are nearing the end of their terms. This November, voters will get to vote either “yes” or “no” on whether they should serve another term, and MAGA Republicans are eyeing these races as their chance to flip the balance of the courts. 

If Republicans are successful in their anti-retention campaign, the PA Supreme Court could have three vacancies until the Governor is able to appoint and confirm their replacements (which is unlikely as this would require support from Republicans in the PA Senate) or until the next judicial election in 2027. 

With the Trump regime getting more and more aggressive in its attempts to strip away our freedoms and undermine our nation’s constitution, it’s more critical than ever that we ensure our courts are fair and independent. These races are a TOP priority for the Republican party – we cannot take this moment for granted. Will you help us prepare for the fight ahead by pitching in a MATCH contribution today?

Republicans aren’t sneaky with their plan – they want a Republican majority on the PA Supreme Court before the next presidential election in 2028. That is why they are trying to rally their base by regurgitating Trump’s baseless Big Lie to say the 2020 election was stolen. 

We know the truth: If the GOP is successful in electing a MAGA majority, it will lead to voter suppression and further restrictions on our freedoms, including reproductive rights. As NPP’s CEO, Kadida Kenner, has stated, “Our courts would just become another political tool instead of a critical check and balance, and it’s up to us to ensure that doesn’t happen.” 

We need you in this fight. As a reminder, we have an incredible match opportunity provided by a generous angel donor who agreed to double all donations up to $50,000. Will you rush a $25 or more donation now to support our critical voter education and mobilization work ahead of this year’s judicial elections?

In solidarity, 

New Pennsylvania Project 

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