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All of Allegheny County, PA November 5, 2013 Election
Judge; Court of Common Pleas; District 5 Voter Information

10 Year Term.

Candidates (Vote for 4)
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Mark V. Tranquilli Click here for more information about this candidate 117,167 votes 21.32%

  • Party: Republican, Democratic
  • Occupation: Prosecuting Attorney
  • Wife Kristie and Three Children, Lucas, Marcus, and Livia
  • Allegheny College 1989
  • Univeristy of Pittsburgh Law School, 1992
  • 20-yr Veteran prosecutor and Deputy to District Attorney Zappala
  • Prosecuted Commonwealth vs Poplawski
  • Center for Victims of Crime, Board Member
Priorities:
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Enhance competency, dignity, and public perception of court
  • Steering youth down right path
Paul E. Cozza Click here for more information about this candidate 108,740 votes 19.79%
  • Party: Republican, Democratic
  • Occupation: Judge, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
  • 1982, Duquesne University, B.A.
  • 1990, Duquesne University, J.D.
Priorities:
  • To use my judicial and legal experience in a way that best serves the people of Allegheny County
  • To continue to serve on the Court of Common Pleas in a fair and impartial manner
  • To continue to work with troubled youth so that they can return to the right path
Jennifer Satler Click here for more information about this candidate 98,131 votes 17.86%
  • Party: Republican, Democratic
  • Occupation: Attorney and adjunct professor
  • Bryn Mawr College, BA, 1997
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, JD, 2000
Priorities:
  • Ensure a fair and efficient process for all parties involved in the justice system
  • Work to protect our families, our veterans, and all those who come before the court
  • Help reduce postponements and lag time between court dates so justice is served expediently
Eleanor Bush Click here for more information about this candidate 97,230 votes 17.69%
  • Party: Republican, Democratic
  • Occupation: Attorney PA Statewide Adoption & Permanency Network
  • B.A., Yale University, 1982
  • J.D., Yale Law School, 1988
  • M.P.P.M., Yale School of Management, 1988
Priorities:
  • To serve on Family Court + contributing my knowledge and experience from a legal career focused on children and families
  • To promote public confidence and trust in the justice system
  • To ensure that all participants in court proceedings are treated with dignity and respect
Bill Ward Click here for more information about this candidate 68,932 votes 12.54%
  • Party: Republican, Democratic
  • Occupation: : Judge, Court of Common Pleas for Allegheny County, PA
  • 1973, College of the Holy Cross, B.A. cum laude, History
  • 1977 Temple University School of Law, J.D.
Priorities:
  • Continue my work as a Judge hearing cases in the Juvenile Section of the Family Division
  • Continue my work as a Judge presiding in the Veterans Court of the Criminal Division
  • Work with the Mental Health & Justice Advisory Comm. to identify, divert & treat juvenile offenders with autism & pervasive developmental disorders
PJ Murray Click here for more information about this candidate 59,373 votes 10.80%
  • Party: Republican, Democratic
  • Occupation: Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
  • 1985. U of Pittsburgh, B.S
  • 1988, Duquesne, J.D
Priorities:
  • Making fair and legally correct decisions
  • Ensuring that each case is handled so that all parties have equal access to the court
  • Ensuring there is equal justice under the law

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