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Statewide primary elections for various state offices were held in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on May 17, 2005. [1] Pennsylvania's general elections were then held statewide on November 8, 2005. [2]

Judicial retention

Supreme Court

Justice Sandra Schultz Newman (R) retention, 2005
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Yes 797,465 54.09
No 676,848 45.91
Total votes 1,474,313 100.00
Source: PA Department of State [3]
Justice Russell M. Nigro (D) retention, 2005
Choice Votes %
Referendum failed No 736,036 51.03
Yes 706,251 48.97
Total votes 1,442,287 100.00
Source: PA Department of State [3]

References

  1. ^ Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information
  2. ^ Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information
  3. ^ a b "2005 Municipal Election - Official Returns". Pennsylvania Department of State.