The five judicial seats for the Chester County Court of Common Pleas that were on the ballot Tuesday will all be filled by Democrats, remaking the political line up of the county’s trial court – a change in complexion that could last a generation.
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As of last week, the county reported that the total number of fulltime and part time vacancies in the office was 41, once fewer than the numbers from August.
Whoever is successful will take over an office that has gone largely unchanged over the years, but which has gained increased importance and scrutiny as the public attitudes towards how the enforcement of laws and attitudes towards criminal prosecution has evolved.
Whoever is successful will take over an office that has gone largely unchanged over the years, but which has gained increased importance and scrutiny as the public attitudes towards how the enforcement of laws and attitudes towards criminal prosecution has evolved.