Republican Joan Orie Melvin wins a seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court
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November 3, 2009
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Supreme Court candidate, Republican Joan Orie Melvin, has won a seat on the court, besting Democratic candidate Jack Panella.[1]
- Melvin: 933,133 (53.2%)
- Panella: 819,532 (46.8%)
The hotly-contested race set a new record for campaign fundraising. Panella raised more than $2.35 million through October 19.[2]
Victor Orie Melvin spent much less than Panella. Her fundraising total through mid-October was $733,948.
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