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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]

Justice of the Supreme Court

Pennsylvania Justice of the Supreme Court Election 2003
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Max Baer 1,284,846 51.9
Republican Joan Orie Melvin 1,192,952 48.1
Total votes 2,477,798 100.0

Judge of the Superior Court

Justice of the Superior Court election, 2003
Party Candidate Votes %
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 Driscoll 1,125,515 17.2
Republican Grainger Bowman 1,017,132 15.6
Republican Palmer Dolbin 979,033 15.0
Total votes 6,529,534 100.0

Ballot questions

Amending The Right Of Persons Accused Of A Crime To Meet The Witnesses Against Them Face To Face
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Yes 1,239,356 68.20
No 578,031 31.81
Total votes 1,817,387 100.00
Source: PA Department of State
Authorizing The General Assembly To Enact Laws Regarding The Way That Children May Testify In Criminal Proceedings
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Yes 1,494,261 80.57
No 360,283 19.43
Total votes 1,854,544 100.00
Source: PA Department of State

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