Candidates for magisterial district judge, like those running for school board or the county bench, are allowed to cross-file, or seek the nominations of both the Democratic and Republican parties.
The race for magisterial district judge representing Shickshinny and surrounding rural areas pits the incumbent Matthew Christopher, a former bank manager, against veteran police officer Carol Davenport, a Wilkes-Barre Area
Ten magisterial district judge seats are up for election this year in Luzerne County and, in a rare occurrence, some incumbents might face a challenge.