Campaign Update

Campaign Update

With the May Primary election results now officially certified, we wanted to take a second to answer some common questions we’ve received on what this means for Judge Cowan as we move toward November’s election.

Question: Will Judge Cowan be on the ballot for November’s election?
Answer: In keeping up with the spirit of our non-partisan judicial elections and as a currently appointed judge serving on the Court of Common Pleas, Judge Cowan did cross-file and ran as both a Democrat and a Republican in the May primary election. While she fell just a handful of votes short in the Democratic primary, she did place among the top eight finishers in the Republican primary meaning that, yes, she will appear on November’s ballot.

Question: Does this mean Judge Cowan is now a Republican?
Answer: No. While Judge Cowan will not be removing herself from being listed as a Republican nominee for judge, she personally remains a registered Democratic voter. She will not be campaigning with the Allegheny County GOP.

Question: I’m a registered Democrat. Can I vote for Judge Cowan this November?
Answer: Yes. As this is a general election, you’re able to cast a vote for candidates of either party meaning Judge Cowan can be one of your eight selections for Judge on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas

Question: What does this all mean for Judge Cowan moving forward?
Answer: Judge Cowan remains an appointed judge that will sit on the Court of Common Pleas until the winners of this November’s election are sworn in. Until that time comes, Judge Cowan is honored to continue serving the children and families of Allegheny County for the duration of her tenure on the bench, however long that be.

We thank everyone who supported Judge Cowan during the primary election and those who continue to do so as we head towards November’s election.
Should we have any additional updates from the campaign, we’ll make sure to inform this space.