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Brandon Neuman
Brandon Neuman (Democratic Party) is a judge-elect of the Pennsylvania Superior Court.
Neuman (Democratic Party) ran in a special election for judge of the Pennsylvania Superior Court. He won in the special general election on November 4, 2025.
Neuman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Brandon Neuman was born in Pennsylvania. He graduated from Canon-MacMillan High School. Neuman earned his B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of Richmond, his M.S.L. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and his J.D. from the Duquesne University School of Law. His professional experience includes working as a judge and trial lawyer for Robert Pierce and Associates.[1] [2]
Elections
2025
See also: Pennsylvania intermediate appellate court elections, 2025
General election
Special general election for Pennsylvania Superior Court
Brandon Neuman defeated Maria Battista and Daniel Wassmer in the special general election for Pennsylvania Superior Court on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Brandon Neuman (D) | 59.6 | 877,735 | |
| Maria Battista (R) | 38.4 | 565,640 | ||
| Daniel Wassmer (Liberal Party) | 2.1 | 30,210 | ||
| Total votes: 1,473,585 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for Pennsylvania Superior Court
Brandon Neuman advanced from the special Democratic primary for Pennsylvania Superior Court on May 20, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Brandon Neuman | 99.3 | 843,400 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 5,590 | ||
| Total votes: 848,990 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for Pennsylvania Superior Court
Maria Battista defeated Ann Marie Wheatcraft in the special Republican primary for Pennsylvania Superior Court on May 20, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Maria Battista | 53.7 | 355,760 | |
| Ann Marie Wheatcraft | 45.7 | 302,592 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 4,266 | ||
| Total votes: 662,618 | ||||
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Endorsements
Neuman received the following endorsements.
2017
Pennsylvania held local judicial elections on November 7, 2017. A primary election occurred on May 16, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was March 7, 2017. Candidates and recently appointed judges of the Courts of Common Pleas must initially run in partisan elections. Subsequent terms are won through retention elections. Elections for the Magisterial District Courts are always partisan. Pennsylvania allows cross-filing for candidates running in partisan elections. Most candidates run in both the Democratic and Republican primaries.[3]
Brandon Neuman (Democratic/Republican) ran unopposed in the Washington County Court of Common Pleas general election.[4]
| Washington County Court of Common Pleas, General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic/Republican | 100.00% | 28,281 | ||
| Total Votes | 28,281 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State, "2017 Municipal Election," November 7, 2017 | ||||
Brandon Neuman defeated Kristin Clingerman, Phillippe Melograne, Charles Kurowski, and Joyce Hatfield-Wise in the Washington County Court of Common Pleas Democratic primary.[5]
| Washington County Court of Common Pleas, Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| 38.82% | 5,995 | |
| Kristin Clingerman | 24.37% | 3,763 |
| Phillippe Melograne | 17.82% | 2,752 |
| Charles Kurowski | 14.01% | 2,163 |
| Joyce Hatfield-Wise | 4.99% | 770 |
| Total Votes | 15,443 | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State, "2017 Primary Judge of the Court of Common Pleas," accessed May 16, 2017 These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available. | ||
Brandon Neuman defeated Phillippe Melograne, Kristin Clingerman, Charles Kurowski, and Joyce Hatfield-Wise in the Washington County Court of Common Pleas Republican primary.[6]
| Washington County Court of Common Pleas, Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| 30.50% | 2,803 | |
| Phillippe Melograne | 29.68% | 2,728 |
| Kristin Clingerman | 21.87% | 2,010 |
| Charles Kurowski | 10.47% | 962 |
| Joyce Hatfield-Wise | 7.49% | 688 |
| Total Votes | 9,191 | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State, "2017 Primary Judge of the Court of Common Pleas," accessed May 16, 2017 These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available. | ||
Selection method
- See also: Partisan election of judges
The 439 judges of the court of common pleas are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections. Candidates may cross-file with both political parties for the partisan primaries, which are followed by general elections where the primary winners from each party compete.[7][8] Judges must run in yes-no retention elections if they wish to continue serving after their first term. A separate part of the ballot is designated for these elections, and judges' names appear without respect to party affiliation.[7][9]
- The president judge of each Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas is chosen by either peer vote or seniority, depending on the size of the court. Statewide, all courts composed of more than seven individuals must select their chief judge by peer vote. Those with seven or fewer members select their chief by seniority.[7][10]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must:[7]
- have state residence for at least one year;
- be a district resident for at least one year (for common pleas judges);
- be a member of the state bar; and
- be under the age of 75.
While retirement at 75 is mandatory, judges may apply for senior judge status. Senior judges may serve as such until the last day of the calendar year in which they turn 78.[10]
2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.
Incumbent Brandon Neuman ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 48 general election.[11][12]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 48, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | ||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
Incumbent Brandon Neuman ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 48 Democratic primary.[13][14]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 48 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | ||
2014
State House
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Brandon Neuman was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Sonia Stopperich was unopposed in the Republican primary. Neuman defeated Stopperich in the general election.[15][16][17]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | 58.7% | 10,168 | ||
| Republican | Sonia Stopperich | 41.3% | 7,145 | |
| Total Votes | 17,313 | |||
Lieutenant Governor
Neuman ran for election to the office of Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania but failed to win the Democratic nomination in the primary on May 20.[18]
Results
Neuman lost the primary to Mike Stack.
| Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, Democratic Primary, 2014 | ||||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
| 46.8% | 351,627 | |||
| Mark Critz | 15.9% | 119,334 | ||
| Mark Smith | 14.6% | 109,519 | ||
| Brad Koplinski | 11.9% | 89,524 | ||
| Brandon Neuman | 10.8% | 81,438 | ||
| Total Votes | 751,442 | |||
| Election results via Pennsylvania Department of State. | ||||
2012
Neuman ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 48. Neuman ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[19][20]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 100% | 21,206 | ||
| Total Votes | 21,206 | |||
2010
Neuman ran in the 2010 election for Pennsylvania House District 48. Neuman defeated Robert Fisher in the May 18 Democratic primary and defeated Republican Cody Knotts in the November 2 general election.[21]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 48 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| 10,894 | 52.5% | |||
| Cody Knotts (R) | 9,861 | 47.5% | ||
Campaign themes
2025
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Brandon Neuman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Neuman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Prior to serving in elected office, Judge Neuman was a civil litigator handling complex litigation.
A lifelong resident of Washington County, Judge Neuman lives in Eighty Four with his wife and four children.- My diverse background makes me the the most qualified and trusted candidate for the PA Superior Court.
- All Pennsylvanians deserve to have a fair and impartial Judge who will uphold justice and hear their voices.
- Judge Brandon Neuman is "Highly Recommended" by the PA Bar Association.
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State legislative tenure
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2017
In 2017, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2016
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In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 6 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
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2013
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In 2013, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 to November 30.
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2011
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In 2011, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 4 through November 30.
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Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor & Industry |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Neuman served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor & Industry |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Neuman served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Neuman served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Consumer Affairs |
See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Pennsylvania Superior Court |
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Footnotes
- ↑ www.voteneuman.com, "Meet Brandon," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 19, 2025
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2017 Election Calendar," accessed February 23, 2017
- ↑ Washington County, Pennsylvania, "Election Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Candidate Database," accessed March 20, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Candidate Database," accessed March 20, 2017
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Pennsylvania," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ The Morning Call, "Ban Cross-filing As One Step," January 24, 1985
- ↑ The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, "In Re: Nomination Papers of Marakay Rogers, Christina Valente and Carl J. Romanelli," November 7, 2006
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 The Pennsylvania Code, "Chapter 7. Assignment of Judges," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs named2014run - ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
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| Preceded by Timothy Solobay (D) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives 48 2011-January 2, 2018 |
Succeeded by Timothy O'Neal (R) |
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