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State of Pennsylvania May 19, 2009 Election
 Smart Voter John Younge

Candidate for
Justice; Pennsylvania Superior Court; Democratic Party

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County
  • Fmr. general counsel/deputy executive director, Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority
  • J.D. Howard University School of Law, 1981
  • B.A. Boston University, 1977
  • Fmr. president, PA Conference of State Trial Judges
  • Faculty, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
  • Chair, The Consortium, a mental health agency
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Offering character, competence, and commitment to the appellate bench.
  • Providing fair, fact-based rulings.
  • Helping to restore confidence in the judiciary.
Key Endorsements
  • Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee
  • Allegheny County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
  • Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO
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Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.judgejohnyounge.org
E-mail: info@judgejohnyounge.org


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