2003 Pennsylvania elections

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Statewide primary elections in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania were held on May 20, 2003. [1] Pennsylvania's general elections for various state offices and ballot proposals were then held November 4, 2003. [2]

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Justice of the Supreme Court

Pennsylvania Justice of the Supreme Court Election 2003
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Max Baer 1,284,846 51.9
Republican Joan Orie Melvin 1,192,95248.1
Total votes2,477,798 100.0

Judge of the Superior Court

Justice of the Superior Court election, 2003
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Seamus McCaffery 1,141,420 17.5
Democratic Jack A. Panella 1,140,891 17.5
Republican Susan Gantman 1,125,543 17.2
Democratic John Driscoll1,125,51517.2
Republican Grainger Bowman1,017,13215.6
Republican Palmer Dolbin979,03315.0
Total votes6,529,534 100.0

Ballot questions

Amending The Right Of Persons Accused Of A Crime To Meet The Witnesses Against Them Face To Face
ChoiceVotes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,239,35668.20
No578,03131.81
Total votes1,817,387100.00
Source: PA Department of State
Authorizing The General Assembly To Enact Laws Regarding The Way That Children May Testify In Criminal Proceedings
ChoiceVotes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,494,26180.57
No360,28319.43
Total votes1,854,544100.00
Source: PA Department of State

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