Fall 2025 Endorsements
The Fall General Election is coming up on November 4! Over the past three months, we have worked with open wards across our city to research, interview, and discuss the candidates to make recommendations to our neighbors. Your First Ward committee people proudly recommend the following candidates:
PA Supreme Court Retention:
‘YES’ to all three retention candidates
Justice Christine Donohue (D)
Justice Keven Dougherty (D)
Justice David Wecht (D)
PA Superior Court
Judge Brandon Neuman
Judge Neuman has served as a judge for 8 years, ruling in a high-profile case to protect voters’ rights. He is highly recommended by the PA Bar Association.
Endorsed 03/20/2025
PA Superior Court Retention
‘YES’ to retain Judge Alice Dubow
Endorsed 09/18/2025
PA Commonwealth Court
Judge Stella Tsai
Judge Tsai was elected to the Court of Common Pleas in Philly in 2017 and has served in almost all courts: Criminal, Civil, Orphans, and Family. She has earned the top distinction of being highly recommended by both the Philadelphia and PA Bar Associations.
Endorsed 03/20/2025
PA Commonwealth Court Retention
‘YES’ to retain Judge Michael Wojcik
Endorsed 09/18/2025
Philadelphia District Attorney
Larry Krasner
During his first two terms Krasner fought back against attacks on our rights. He sued Elon Musk to protect our voting rights and reduced unfair and prejudiced practices that had plagued the District Attorney's office for decades. Philly’s murder rate has dropped 25% since Krasner’s first year in office, and he has made major progress in reducing mass incarceration by reducing sentences for nonviolent offenders and in holding police accountable.
Endorsed 02/20/2025
Philadelphia Municipal Court
Amanda Davidson
Cortez Patton
Michael Parkinson
Sherrie Cohen
Endorsed 03/20/25 & 09/18/25
Municipal Court Retention
‘NO’ to Judge Frazier-Lyde
‘NO’ to Judge Pew
Endorsed 09/18/25
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court
Will Braveman
Sarah Jones
Deborah Watson-Stokes
Kia Ghee
Irina Ehrlich
Leon King II
Brian Kisielewski
Larry Farnese
Anthony Stefanski
Joseph Russo
Jennifer Santiago
Endorsed 03/20/35 & 04/17/25 & 09/18/25
Common Pleas Court Retention
‘NO’ to Judge DiClaudio
‘NO’ to Judge Grey
‘NO’ to Judge Palumbo
‘NO’ to Judge Younge
Endorsed 09/18/25
Controller
Christy Brady
Brady is our current City Controller, and she works to ensure that taxpayer dollars are managed responsibly.
Endorsed 04/17/2025