Hugh F. McGough
Hugh F. McGough (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. His current term ends on January 7, 2036.
McGough ran for re-election for judge of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He won in the retention election on November 4, 2025.
Education
McGough earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia College in 1978. He went on to earn his M.A. from Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism in 1982. He earned his J.D. from University of Pittsburgh, School of Law in 1992.[1]
Career
- 2016-present: Judge, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
- 2012-2016: Judge, Allegheny County Magisterial District
- 2007-2012: Attorney in private practice
- 1998-2007: City of Pittsburgh’s Solicitor’s Office[1]
Awards and associations
Awards
- Founders' Award, Pittsburgh Aids Task Force, Board of Directors, 2008[1]
Associations
- Chair, Allegheny County Human Relations Commission, 2009-2010
- Board of Directors, Pittsburgh Aids Task Force, 1996-2003
- President, Pittsburgh Aids Task Force, 2002-2003
- Volunteer, Pittsburgh Aids Task Force, 1987-Present
- Board of Directors, Gemini Children's Theatre, 2002-present
- Board President, Gemini Children's Theatre, 2004-2006
- Board of Directors, Pittsburgh GLSEN
- Volunteer, East End Cooperative Ministries, 2006-2009
- Volunteer, Animal Rescue League, 2004-2007
- Pro Bono Attorney, Bethlehem Women's Shelter, 1996-1998
- Board of Directors, Artists Equity of Pittsburgh, 1996-1997
- Board of Directors, Shadyside Action Coalition, 1994-1996[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Municipal elections in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (2025)
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
Hugh F. McGough was retained to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas on November 4, 2025 with 70.8% of the vote.
Retention Vote |
% |
Votes |
|||
| ✔ | Yes |
70.8
|
250,991 | ||
No |
29.2
|
103,673 | |||
Total Votes |
354,664 | ||||
|
|
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for McGough in this election.
2015
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2015
Pennsylvania's judicial elections included a primary on May 19, 2015, and a general election on November 3, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates was March 11, 2015.
Hugh F. McGough faced Jennifer Staley McCrady, Dan Regan and PJ Murray in the general election.
| Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Three seats, General Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic/Republican |  Jennifer Staley McCrady |
31.1% | 156,583 | |
| Democratic/Republican | Dan Regan |
29.5% | 148,524 | |
| Democratic | Hugh F. McGough |
24.4% | 122,602 | |
| Republican | PJ Murray | 14.9% | 75,119 | |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 | ||
| Total Votes | 502,828 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State, "Unofficial General Election Results," November 3, 2015 | ||||
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary.
| Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Three seats, Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Jennifer Staley McCrady |
21.7% | 54,806 |
| Dan Regan |
14.9% | 37,659 |
| Hugh F. McGough |
13.7% | 34,601 |
| PJ Murray | 11.2% | 28,443 |
| William Caye II | 11.2% | 28,339 |
| Rosemary Crawford | 10.0% | 25,201 |
| Richard Schubert | 9.4% | 23,812 |
| Pauline Calabrese | 8.0% | 20,176 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 253,037 | |
| Source: Allegheny County Elections Division, "2015 Primary Election Results-Democratic," May 20, 2015 | ||
2011
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2011
McGough won the both parties' primary elections on May 17, 2011. He was elected to the magesterial district after running unopposed in the general election.[2][3]
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Hugh F. McGough did not complete Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania
State courts:
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Superior Court • Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court • Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas • Pennsylvania Magisterial Districts
State resources:
Courts in Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania judicial elections • Judicial selection in Pennsylvania
