Wade Albert
Wade Albert (Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 16, 2023.
Albert completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Wade Albert was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree from Temple University in 2004 and a law degree from Temple University, Beasley School of Law in 2007. His career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Albert has been associated with the following organizations:[1]
- Center City Residents Association (CCRA)
- Philadelphia Crosstown Coalition
- Liberty City LGBTQ+ Democratic Club
- Philly Set Go
- PA Blue Victory Fund
Elections
2023
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judges Genece E. Brinkley, Joel S. Johnson, and Rayford A. Means filed to run for retention in 2023 but later withdrew.[2] As a result, 10 seats on the court were up in the primary election, but 13 seats were up in the general election on November 7, 2023. The Democratic Party nominated candidates James Eisenhower, Elvin Ross, and Raj Sandher to run for the additional three seats in the general election.[3]
See also: City elections in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2023)
General election
General election for Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (13 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tamika Washington (D)  | 9.5 | 204,468 |
| ✔ |  | Natasha Taylor-Smith (D) | 9.4 | 201,305 |
| ✔ |  | Samantha Williams (D) | 8.9 | 190,770 |
| ✔ |  | Kay Yu (D) | 8.6 | 184,310 |
| ✔ |  | Brian McLaughlin (D) | 8.4 | 181,161 |
| ✔ | Chesley Lightsey (D) | 8.2 | 175,248 | |
| ✔ | John Padova Jr. (D) | 7.7 | 165,392 | |
| ✔ |  | Jessica Brown (D) | 7.2 | 155,170 |
| ✔ |  | Caroline Turner (D) | 7.1 | 152,850 |
| ✔ | Damaris Garcia (D) | 6.6 | 141,108 | |
| ✔ | James Eisenhower (D) | 6.5 | 138,927 | |
| ✔ | Elvin Ross (D) | 6.0 | 128,519 | |
| ✔ | Raj Sandher (D) | 5.8 | 124,315 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 3,961 | ||
| Total votes: 2,147,504 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (13 seats)
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas on May 16, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Natasha Taylor-Smith | 10.3 | 145,242 |
| ✔ | | Tamika Washington | 9.3 | 130,896 |
| ✔ | | Samantha Williams | 8.6 | 121,340 |
| ✔ | | Kay Yu | 7.8 | 109,961 |
| ✔ | John Padova Jr. | 7.2 | 100,946 | |
| ✔ | Chesley Lightsey | 6.5 | 91,646 | |
| ✔ | | Brian McLaughlin | 6.2 | 87,367 |
| ✔ | Damaris Garcia | 6.2 | 86,824 | |
| ✔ | | Caroline Turner | 6.1 | 86,095 |
| ✔ | | Jessica Brown | 5.8 | 81,517 |
 | Will Braveman | 5.6 | 78,447 | |
 | Wade Albert | 5.5 | 78,124 | |
 | Kenneth Joel | 5.0 | 69,900 | |
| Qawi Abdul-Rahman | 3.9 | 54,810 | ||
| Melissa Francis | 3.5 | 48,868 | ||
| Joe Green | 2.7 | 38,524 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 865 | ||
| Total votes: 1,411,372 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- MK Feeney (D)
- Colleen McIntyre Osborne (D)
- Aaron Bell (D)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Albert in this election.
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Wade Albert completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Albert's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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In the past, I practiced law at Sidkoff, Pincus & Green, P.C., a boutique plaintiff-side firm, where I successfully represented clients in employment discrimination, civil rights, and commercial litigation.
Before that, I clerked for the Honorable Nitza I. Quiñones Alejandro and the Honorable Sandra Mazer Moss, both in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
Over the years I have been involved in many organizations, political action committees, and causes that seek to advance equality and improve the community in Philadelphia. Among other things, I served as President of the Center City Residents' Association (CCRA), Vice Chair of the Philadelphia Crosstown Coalition, Chair of the Endorsement Committee of the Liberty City LGBTQ+ Democratic Club, as a member of the board of the Philly Set Go, and as a member of the Advisory Board of the PA Blue Victory Fund.- As a gay man, I understand that discrimination has no place in a courtroom. All people must be equal before the law. There is no justice when the rich are treated more favorably than the poor, or if anyone is treated differently on account of their race, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability status, family connections, or job title.
- I believe that each person is more than a designation like “defendant” or “plaintiff” or “witness.” When any individual steps into the courtroom, they bring their life experiences with them. Each person is entitled to dignity, respect, and the chance to have their voice heard.
- I support criminal justice reform. This includes support for diversionary programs for non-violent offenders. I also support court ordered interventions that seek to help the victims of drug addiction to recover and become productive members of society.
For the last several years, I have volunteered at and run expungement clinics throughout the City. I have prepared and filed hundreds of expungement petitions, and successfully litigated a number of pardon petitions before the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons. Through this work, I have been able to help countless people clear their criminal records and obtain a second chance.
-I am endorsed by the Philadelphia Democratic Party.
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 14, 2023
- ↑ The Philadelphia Inquirer, "Three key Court of Common Pleas judicial seats are now up for grabs in Philly’s general election," September 8, 2023
- ↑ The Legal Intelligencer, "3 New Candidates Added to Ballot for 'Magic Seat' Spots on Phila. Bench," September 19, 2023
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