Spurgeon captures nomination in Commonwealth Court race

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

Judge David Spurgeon, a White Oak resident, has claimed the second Democratic nomination in the race for two seats on Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court.

In a post on his campaign’s Facebook page Wednesday night, Spurgeon, an Allegheny County judge serving in family court, said Democrat Amanda Green-Hawkins, a lawyer from Allegheny County and a former county councilwoman, gave him “a very gracious call,” congratulating him on the victory.

“I want to start by thanking my family, friends, supporters and volunteers for all of your hard work on my behalf,” Spurgeon wrote. “I have appreciated all of your calls, texts and emails over the last week.”

The county judge said he is “thankful and humbled” by Green-Hawkins’ “well wishes and support.”

“I look forward to her counsel and advice,” Spurgeon said.

Also securing a Democratic nomination for a spot on the court is Philadelphia Judge Lori Dumas.

According to unofficial totals from the Department of State website, Spurgeon earned 457,153 votes in the primary, compared to 441,186 for Green-Hawkins. Dumas, the top vote-getter, had 512,869. Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Sierra Street finished fourth with  315,083 votes.

Two Republicans ran unopposed in the primary and will appear on the ballot in November. They are Drew Crompton, who earned 691,509 votes across the state, and Stacy Marie Wallace, who had 700,152.

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