Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court is an uncommon institution. It has nine members, meets in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh, and is specifically designed to handle cases that intersect with state agencies. It often oversees election law cases and even occasionally serves as a trial court. As a result, it requires judges with extensive experience and judicial know-how.
In that role, Wolf helped design the city’s eviction diversion program. As a result, thousands of Philadelphians have been able toWolf’s opponent, Megan Martin, also has an extensive résumé and history of service, including being the first woman chosen as the Pennsylvania Senate’s secretary-parliamentarian.