Democrats are hoping to keep their 5-2 majority on the Pennsylvania state supreme court, with three justices who ran as Democrats up for re-election through retention. If they lose, Gov. Josh Shapiro will appoint replacements, to be confirmed by the Republican-controlled senate, which could lead to deadlock on the court.

Election Day has come and gone, and Democrats dominated in the first general election since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. Here’s a look at how major races unfolded in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Starting at 8 p.m. on Nov. 4, get real-time results on 2025 races for PA Supreme Court, Pittsburgh mayor, Philadelphia district attorney, and more.

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In the race for Pittsburgh's mayor, Democrat Corey O'Connor beat Republican Tony Moreno, the Associated Press projected on Tuesday night. O'Connor is set to take over for Ed Gainey, who lost to O'Connor in May's primary. The city hasn't had a Republican mayor since 1933.

Pennsylvania voters will decide whether three Supreme Court justices — Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht — should serve another term.

The stakes of Tuesday’s election were high: Had Pennsylvanians voted to remove the justices, the state Supreme Court would go from a seven-member court with a Democratic majority to a four-member court with a complete ideological split. The three justices’ vacant seats would not be filled until another election at the end of 2027.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (photo via District Attorney Office) and Downingtown mayor elect Erica Deuso (photo via the Erica Deuso for Mayor campaign), the first openly transgender mayor in Pennsylvania, both of whom were victorious on Election Day in Pennsylvania,

In Pittsburgh, the city is waiting for the results for a new mayor as Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor takes on former police officer Tony Moreno. Voters will also decide whether or not they would like to retain three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices. Results will begin to update after polls close at 8 p.m.

Pennsylvania’s municipal elections typically do not garner as much attention as the midterms or presidential years, but this year’s races are generating national