Erie County Magisterial District Judge – District 06-3-03
District 06-3-03, Erie County, PA
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Sue Strohmeyer
Democratic
In office since January 2024
Next Election
Nov 6, 2029
Filing Window
Mar 7, 2029 - Aug 1, 2029
Term Length
6 years
Position Type
Full Time
Number of Seats
1
About this position
County Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in certain specific areas, such as small-claims court or drug court.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must have relevant professional experience
- Candidate must be at least 21 years of age, under the age of 75, a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a resident of his/her magisterial district for a one-year period prior to election, and certified by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts as successfully completing a rigorous training and education program administered by the Minor Judiciary Education Board; or an attorney admitted to the Bar in Pennsylvania.
Filing information
Elections office
140 West Sixth Street, Room 112, Erie, PA 16501
Phone: 814-451-6275
Fee & signature requirements
Filing Fee of $50, and 100 signatures required. If it is a sitting judge that is filing for reelection, they may file a certificate of nomination in lieu of a petition.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Elections Division's office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
May 15, 2029
Primary Filing
Feb 13, 2029 - Mar 6, 2029