Matthew Wolford

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Matthew Wolford

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November 4, 2025

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Matthew Wolford (Republican Party) ran in a special election for judge of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. He lost in the special general election on November 4, 2025.

Elections

2025

See also: Pennsylvania intermediate appellate court elections, 2025

General election

Special general election for Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court

Stella Tsai defeated Matthew Wolford in the special general election for Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stella Tsai (D)	60.4	886,655
		Matthew Wolford (R)	39.6	582,367

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 1,469,022
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court

Stella Tsai advanced from the special Democratic primary for Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court on May 20, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stella Tsai	99.4	842,239
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	4,957

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 847,196
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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court

Matthew Wolford defeated Joshua Prince in the special Republican primary for Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court on May 20, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matthew Wolford	61.6	405,704
		Joshua Prince	37.8	248,863
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	3,855

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 658,422
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2025

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