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Michael Wojcik
2016 - Present
2026
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Michael Wojcik (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. He assumed office in 2016. His current term ends on January 5, 2026.
Wojcik is running for re-election for judge of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. He is on the ballot in the retention election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Biography
Michael Wojcik received a bachelor's degree from Juniata College and a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1989.[1] After graduating from law school, Wojcik worked in private practice. He started at Kirkpatrick & Lockhart in Pittsburgh, then practiced in Norfolk, Va., from 1992 to 1996. Returning to Pittsburgh, he joined Thorp, Reed & Armstrong, where he later made partner. In 2000, Wojcik became a part-time solicitor in Allegheny County, and left private practice to serve as a full-time solicitor in 2008. He returned to the law firm in 2012, now called Clark Hill, and also serves as the solicitor for the Allegheny County Airport Authority.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Pennsylvania intermediate appellate court elections, 2025
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, Seat 5 - Michael Wojcik
Michael Wojcik is running for retention to the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court on November 4, 2025.
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Endorsements
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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.
Michael Wojcik faced Paul Lalley in the general election.
| Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, One seat, General Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michael Wojcik |
52.8% | 1,050,003 | |
| Republican | Paul Lalley | 47.2% | 938,393 | |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 | ||
| Total Votes | 1,988,396 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State, "Unofficial General Election Results," November 3, 2015 | ||||
Todd Eagen faced Michael Wojcik in the Democratic primary.
| Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, One seat, Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Michael Wojcik |
55.4% | 342,813 |
| Todd Eagen | 44.6% | 275,581 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 618,394 | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State, "2015 Municipal Primary Unofficial Results," May 19, 2015 | ||
Bar recommendations
- Recommended by the Pennsylvania Bar Association[2]
- Highly recommended by the Allegheny County Bar Association[3]
Endorsements
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette (Read the endorsement here)
- Steel City Stonewall Democrats
- 14th Ward Independent Democrats Club
- FOP Lodge 1
- Teamsters Joint Council 40
- Allegheny County Central Labor Council
- Beaver-Lawrence County Central Labor Council
- Westmoreland County Central Labor Council[4]
Campaign themes
2025
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michael Wojcik campaign website, "Bio," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑ Pennsylvania Bar Association, "Pennsylvania Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Commission Issues Ratings for Judicial Candidates, Provides Information for Voters," April 23, 2015
- ↑ Allegheny County Bar Association, "Allegheny County Bar Association Releases Final List of Judiciary Ratings For Candidates Running in May 19th Primary," April 21, 2015
- ↑ Michael Wojcik campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed June 3, 2015
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