League of Women Voters of PA Warns of Right-Wing Disinformation Campaign Targeting Pennsylvania Supreme Court Retention
Representatives from League of Women Voters of PA and local chapters sought to set the record straight ahead of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention vote on November 4, and to clarify the high court’s role in the 2018 congressional redistricting decision.
LWVPA Executive Director Amy Widestrom said over the past few weeks Pennsylvanians have received mailers and been exposed to TV ads, backed by Pennsylvania right-wing billionaire Jeffrey Yass, along with Republican special interest groups and political PACs.
“These [materials] distort the facts of our case and misrepresent the role of the PA Supreme Court. Some even imply The League supports the message in these mailers,” Widestrom said. “These materials are false and deliberately misstate the facts of the 2018 League case and the court’s constitutional role.”
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices and Democrats Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht are up for retention vote with a yes/no ballot question in November. The potential for gerrymandered redistricting maps, the ability for women to access appropriate reproductive health care and a clear message to those seeking to gain financial influence – from wealthy Pennsylvanians and those outside the commonwealth seeking personal or political gain – is at stake.
https://buckscountybeacon.com/2025/10/league-of-women-voters-of-pa-warns-of-right-wing-disinformation-campaign-targeting-pennsylvania-supreme-court-retention-election/
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