STATEWIDE
Democrats have won all three open seats on the state Supreme Court. The victory secures them a majority on the high court for at least a decade. The winners in yesterday's election are Philadelphia Judge Kevin Dougherty and Superior Court judges David Wecht and Christine Donohue of Allegheny County.
Democrat Alice Dubow was elected judge of the Superior court over Republican Emil Giordano.
For judge of the Commonwealth Court, Democrat Michael Wojcik won over Republican Paul Lalley.
CENTRE COUNTY
In the special election to replace Judge Bradley Lunsford, Democrat Katie Oliver won out over Republican Ron McGlaughlin.
In the Centre County Commissioners race, Democrat Mark Higgins will be replacing Republican incumbent Chris Exarchos on the board. Democrat Mike Pipe and Republican Steve Dershem will retain their seats.
Winners of other races:
Sheriff
Bryan Sampsel - Republican
Recorder of Deeds
Joseph Davidson - Republican
Register of Wills
Christine Millinder - Republican
Prothonotary
Debra Immel - Democrat
Centre County Controller
Charles Witmer - Republican
Treasurer
Richard Fornicola - Republican
Centre County Coroner
Scott Sayers - Democrat
State College Borough Council
Jesse Barlow – Democrat
David Brown – Democrat
Catherine Dauler - D/R
Janet Engeman – Democrat
State College Area School Board
Laurel Zydney - R/D
Amy Bader - R/D
Daniel Duffy - R/D
Gretchen Brandt - R/D
Amber Concepcion - R/D
College Township Supervisors
D. Richard Francke – Republican
Steven Lyncha – Republican
Carla Stilson - Democrat
Ferguson Township Supervisors
Ward 1
Laura Dininni – Democrat
Ward 2
Peter Buckland – Democrat
Ward 3
Colleen Unroe - Democrat
Harris Township Supervisors
6 year term:
Dennis Hameister – Democrat
Franklin Harden – Republican
4 year term:
Bruce Lord – Democrat
Bellefonte Area Board of School Directors
Bob LumleySapanski – R and D
Hope Boylston – R and D
Daniel Miltenberger – R and D
Kimberly Hearn – R and D
Rob Pacella - R
Bellefonte Borough Council
Ward 1
Douglas Johnson – Democrat
Ward 2
Renee Brown - Republican
Ward 3
Joanne Tosti-Vasey – Democrat
BLAIR COUNTY
Mayor Of Altoona
Matthew Pacifico - Republican