How do judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is partisan election.

Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County / Joined / Active

Hugh F. McGough

Administrative Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County

Hugh F. McGough is an Administrative Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County (42 judges, selected by partisan election). Sources ↓

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
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How do judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is partisan election.
Which court is Hugh F. McGough on?: Hugh F. McGough is an Administrative Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County.

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