Results of 2025 ECBA Judicial Plebiscite Ratings: 

Judicial Candidates' Information 

Local/Open Seat:

On May 20, 2025, the primary election will be held for one open seat on the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County. The candidates for this primary election are Jeremy C. Lightner, Emily M. Merski, and Leigh Ann Orton. They have provided their resumes and answered a questionnaire regarding their background and qualifications, linked below.