ICYMI: DNC Announces Initial Six-Figure Investment in Pennsylvania Democratic Party Ahead of Critical Election to Retain PA Supreme Court Justices Arrow

Yesterday, the DNC announced an initial six-figure investment in the Pennsylvania Democratic Party to support their on-the-ground voter outreach efforts and ensure Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht remain on the bench.

In Pennsylvania, the Supreme Court has and will continue to issue consequential rulings - on abortion funding and access, voting rights, and gerrymandering. The DNC is all hands on deck to win crucial races like these and ensure the people of Pennsylvania choose their justices, not right-wing billionaires like Jeff Yass.

Take a look at some of the coverage below:

WHYY: The DNC is jumping into the 2025 Pa. Supreme Court fight to protect Democrats in November election

[Carmen Russell-Sluchansky, 9/25/25]

"With less than two months to go before Election Day, the Democratic National Committee announced it is significantly ramping up efforts in the fight to retain three Democratic Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices.

"'Our investment is reflective of the fact that MAGA extremists understand the importance of our courts,' Pennsylvania state Representative and DNC Vice Chair "Malcolm Kenyatta told WHYY News. 'They want to make the Pennsylvania courts a reflection of what we're seeing at the federal courts, where you have judges and justices that are ignoring the constitution, ignoring the law, and who see themselves as needing to be in line with a certain politician.' …

"The DNC announced it was starting off with a 'six-figure' investment in the race. … Kenyatta pointed to 'seven-figure' spending on races in New Jersey and Virginia as 'a real reflection' of what it intends to do in Pennsylvania. DNC spokesperson Abhi Rahman said it will go in more than it did in 2023's financially record-breaking state supreme court race in Wisconsin."

The Hill: DNC makes six-figure investment in Pennsylvania Supreme Court elections

[Caroline Vakil, 9/25/25]

"The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced Thursday that it's making a six-figure investment in Pennsylvania voter contact efforts ahead of three critical state Supreme Court elections. …

"'The stakes couldn't be higher in these judicial retention races, especially in the run-up to winning back the White House in 2028,' DNC Chair Ken Martin said in a statement.

"'The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is on the frontlines of decisions related to voting rights, redistricting, abortion protections, and more. The DNC is all hands on deck to win elections everywhere - none more important than in Pennsylvania in November,' he added.

Meidas Touch News: DNC Announces Six-Figure Investment in Critical Pennsylvania Supreme Court Races

[Troy Matthews, 9/26/25]

"The Democratic National Committee announced a six-figure investment in downballot races in Pennsylvania this week, specifically targeting elections for the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court.

"The DNC will provide grassroots campaign support to retain supreme court justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht in the election this November. The investment will support the Pennsylvania Democratic Party's on-the-ground voter contact efforts this year, including for direct mail and event outreach to voters. …

"'MAGA billionaires across the country are trying to buy our courts, including in Pennsylvania,' DNC Chair Ken Martin said in a statement. 'The DNC won't stand idly by - that's why we're investing six figures ahead of these critical retention races for Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht.'

"'The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is on the frontlines of decisions related to voting rights, redistricting, abortion protections, and more,' Martin continued. 'The DNC is all hands on deck to win elections everywhere - none more important than in Pennsylvania in November.'"

City & State Pennsylvania: DNC announces six-figure investment in PA Supreme Court retention elections

[Justin Sweitzer, 9/25/25]

"The Democratic National Committee announced Thursday that it will be investing six figures into the Pennsylvania Democratic Party to support efforts to retain the three justices on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court who are up for retention in this November's election. …

"'The stakes couldn't be higher in these judicial retention races, especially in the run-up to winning back the White House in 2028,' DNC Chair Ken Martin said in a statement. 'The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is on the front lines of decisions related to voting rights, redistricting, abortion protections, and more. The DNC is all hands on deck to win elections everywhere - none more important than in Pennsylvania in November.'

"The influx of funding from the DNC will help free up money for direct mail and other paid programming, and will also support volunteer organizing efforts."

PoliticsPA: DNC Announces Initial Six-Figure Investment Into PA Supreme Court Retention Election

[Steve Ulrich, 9/25/25]

"Underscoring the importance of the election, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on Thursday morning that it is investing six-figures to support the Pennsylvania Democratic Party in its quest to retain state Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht.

"The investment into the Keystone State contest will support PA Dems in their on-the-ground voter contact efforts, as the DNC considers the Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention races among the most important to watch in 2025 in the lead-up to 2028.

"'Republican billionaires across the country are trying to buy our courts, including in Pennsylvania,' said DNC chair Ken Martin. 'The DNC won't stand idly by - that's why we're investing six-figures ahead of these critical retention races for Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht. The stakes couldn't be higher in these judicial retention races, especially in the run-up to winning back the White House in 2028. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is on the frontlines of decisions related to voting rights, redistricting, abortion protections, and more. The DNC is all hands on deck to win elections everywhere - none more important than in Pennsylvania in November.'"

Center Square: National Dems spending big on Pennsylvania Supreme Court races

[Christina Lengyel, 9/25/25]

"The Democratic National Committee announced Thursday that it would be making a 'six-figure investment' in campaigns to retain three of the state's sitting Supreme Court Justices.

"'MAGA billionaires across the country are trying to buy our courts, including in Pennsylvania. The DNC won't stand idly by,' wrote DNC Chair Ken Martin in a statement about the spending.

"The committee contends that Democrats must retain their seats in order to protect abortion access, voting rights, and to prevent gerrymandering that would alter congressional districts, a practice making headlines in Texas and California.

"Democrats specifically say they are funding the races of Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht.

"'The stakes couldn't be higher in these judicial retention races, especially in the run-up to critical races across the Commonwealth in 2026 and winning back the White House in 2028,' wrote Martin."