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J. Scott O'Keefe
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2013 - Present
2034
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J. Scott O'Keefe (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He assumed office in 2013. His current term ends on January 2, 2034.
O'Keefe ran for re-election for judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He won in the retention election on November 7, 2023.
Education
O'Keefe received a B.A. from Villanova University and a J.D. from Widener University.[1]
Career
Prior to becoming a judge, O'Keefe was a trial attorney for 33 years. He has also worked as an adjunct professor at Villanova University and a police officer.[2]
Elections
2023
See also: City elections in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2023)
General election
General election for Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Incumbent J. Scott O'Keefe won election in the general election for Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | J. Scott O'Keefe (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 145,119 | |
| Total votes: 145,119 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for O'Keefe in this election.
2013
O'Keefe did not run in the primaries, but was able to get on the general election ballat due to a sudden vacancy on the court. In this case, party committee members can select a new candidate for the general election without holding another primary. O'Keefe ran for election to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. General: He was elected in the general election on November 5, 2013, with 13.2 percent of the vote. Joe Fernandes, Giovanni O. Campbell, Sierra Thomas Street, Timika Lane, Anne Marie B. Coyle and Judge Kenneth J. Powell, Jr. were also on the ballot, competing for seven open seats.[3][4]
2011
O'Keefe ran for an open seat on the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. He lost the Democratic Party primary to a number of candidates on May 17. He received 2.6% of the vote in the Democratic primary.[5] He only filed with the Democratic Party.[6]
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2011
Bar Association rating
- O'Keefe has been rated "recommended" by the Philadelphia Bar Association.[7]
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
J. Scott O'Keefe did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2023 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Martindale.com, "J. Scott O'Keefe Lawyer Profile," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ J. Scott O'Keefe election website, "About section," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Philly Election Results, "Philadelphia County - November 5, 2013 General and Special Election - Unofficial Results," November 6, 2013
- ↑ Axis Philly, "How to win an election without even trying-or running," September 28, 2013
- ↑ Philadelphia County Bureau of Elections, Unofficial Election Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, 2011 Primary Candidates (Scroll to page 7)
- ↑ The Legal Intelligencer Blog, "Phila. Bar Rates Four More 'Recommended'," April 29, 2011
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
