Once again, Democrats sweep county races; elect 5 Common Pleas judges
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Once again, Democrats swept all possible countywide races, Tuesday, winning all of the Row Office races, maintaining control of the County Commissioners and electing five new Democratic judges to the Court of Common Pleas.
“Chester County voters chose to re-elect Democrats to lead the county government,” Chester County Democratic Chairwoman Charlotte...
Letter: In support of Rongaus for Court of Common Pleas
To The Editor,
On November 7, 2023, Chester County voters will elect five judges to serve on the Court of Common Pleas, the county’s trial court that hears criminal prosecutions and civil cases — that include contract disputes, personal injury claims, divorce, custody, and local government appeals.
Such a critical position demands, not only a keen knowledge of the law, but also judicial temperament...
DA Ryan announces run for Court of Common Pleas
Deb Ryan
After dedicating her entire career to public service, Chester County District Attorney, Deb Ryan, announces her candidacy for judge in the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
“Serving as the Chester County District Attorney has been one of the greatest honors of my career,” Ryan said. “Since taking office, I have been dedicated to the mission of keeping our communities safe...
Rovito top vote getter in Court of Common Pleas race
Alita Rovito
The Chester County primary results are in and Alita Rovito, candidate for Judge on the Court of Common Pleas, carried the day. The numbers tell the story. Rovito received 44% of the vote putting her far ahead of the pack in an extremely competitive five-way Democratic primary.
“Alita’s background in family court resonated with voters,” said Charlotte Valyo, Alita Rovito’s campaign...
Primary Election 2021 results: Rovito, Verwey to take on Mincarelli, Redmond for Court of Common Pleas in Nov.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
After a minor counting delay, Chester County Voter Services has been able to post unofficial results from Tuesday’s Municipal Primary election — there was a minor software glitch that delayed the counting of some mail in ballots, which was largely resolved — about 500 ballots remained to be counted as of Friday morning.
Between mail and in person...
Letter: A vote for Lou Mincarelli
To the Editor,
On May 18th, Republicans and Democrats will go to the polls for the primary election. I urge members of both parties to vote for Lou Mincarelli for the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
Yes, you read that correctly. Since judges must be fair and neutral, they may file for both parties’ primaries, so long as they find several hundred voters in each party to vouch for them. Lou Mincarelli...
Candidate Q&A: Allison Bell Royer, candidate Court of Common Pleas
EDITOR’S NOTE — The Times asked the 2015 candidates for Chester County county-wide office to answer a serious of questions relative to their campaign and office, as well as their personal background. Wanting to give each candidate a direct, unfiltered, option to communicate with the voters, these responses are not edited nor abridged in any way.
By Allision Bell Royer, Candidate, Chester County...
Royer gets Common Pleas nod from GOP
DiGiorgio stresses unity, DA Hogan promises to ‘crush’ opponent
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Allison Bell Royer thanks members of the Chester County Republican Committee following her endorsement for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Thursday night as committee solicitor Joel Frank and party Chair Val DiGiorgio look on.
WESTTOWN — Although there were early concerns that a couple...
Pileggi to seek Delco judgeship
Would quit state Senate if elected to Court of Common Pleas
State Sen. Dominic Pileggi
Sen. Dominic Pileggi, the former Senate Majority Leader, who represents the 9th Senate District which includes much of southern Chester County Chester Counties, announced Friday he plans to run for a vacancy on the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.
Pileggi, the former mayor of Chester, has served in the Pennsylvania...
Cody elected as new Chesco presiding judge
Jacqueline Carroll Cody
WEST CHESTER — The Court of Common Pleas of Chester County is announced Thursday that it had elected Judge Jacqueline C. Cody as the new President Judge.
Her term will commence on January 5, 2015 and run for a period of five years. Cody will take over from James P. MacElree II, who is finishing his term as President Judge that began on January 4, 2010.
Cody is a long-time...
