John Sabatina Jr. (Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas judge)

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John Sabatina Jr.
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Democratic Party

Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Tenure

2022 - Present

Term ends

2032

Years in position

2

Prior offices
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 174
Pennsylvania State Senate District 5
Successor: Jimmy Dillon
Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 2, 2021

Education

Bachelor's

West Chester University, 1992

Law

Widener University, 1997

Personal
Religion
Christian: Catholic
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John Sabatina Jr. (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He assumed office on January 3, 2022. His current term ends on January 5, 2032.

Sabatina (Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He won in the general election on November 2, 2021.

Sabatina was a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 5 from 2015 to 2021.[1]

Biography

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Sabatina earned his B.S. in Marketing from West Chester University in 1992 and his J.D. from Widener University in 1997. His professional experience includes working for the City of Philadelphia as an Assistant District Attorney.

Committee assignments

2021-2022

Sabatina was assigned to the following committees:

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2019-2020

Sabatina was assigned to the following committees:

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2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2017
• Transportation, Minority chair

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sabatina served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Sabatina served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sabatina served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sabatina served on these committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2021

Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judges Gary S. Glazer, James Murray Lynn, Arnold L. New, and Robert J. Rebstock filed to run for retention in 2021, but later withdrew.[2] As a result, eight seats on the court were up in the primary election, but 12 seats were up in the general election on November 2, 2021. The Democratic Party nominated candidates Monica Gibbs, Leanne Litwin, Mark Moore, and John Sabatina Jr. to run for the additional four seats in the general election.[3][4]

See also: City elections in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2021)

General election

General election for Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (12 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas on November 2, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Wendi Barish (D)
 
8.9
 
154,312
✔
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Nick Kamau (D)
 
8.8
 
153,790
✔
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Michele Hangley (D)
 
8.7
 
151,677
✔
Image of Chris Hall
Chris Hall (D) Candidate Connection
 
8.7
 
150,829
✔
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Cateria McCabe (D)
 
8.7
 
150,727
✔
Image of Betsy Wahl
Betsy Wahl (D)
 
8.6
 
149,577
✔
Image of Mark Moore
Mark Moore (D)
 
8.2
 
142,964
✔
Image of Daniel Sulman
Daniel Sulman (D)
 
8.2
 
142,625
✔
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Craig Levin (D)
 
8.1
 
141,424
✔
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Monica Gibbs (D)
 
8.0
 
139,573
✔
Image of John Sabatina Jr.
John Sabatina Jr. (D)
 
7.6
 
132,348
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Leanne Litwin (D)
 
7.3
 
127,834
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
3,877

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,741,557
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (12 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas on May 18, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Nick Kamau
 
9.5
 
103,129
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Wendi Barish
 
9.3
 
100,441
✔
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Cateria McCabe
 
9.0
 
97,570
✔
Image of Betsy Wahl
Betsy Wahl
 
8.2
 
88,302
✔
Image of Chris Hall
Chris Hall Candidate Connection
 
8.0
 
86,610
✔
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Michele Hangley
 
7.1
 
76,359
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Craig Levin
 
6.9
 
74,215
✔
Image of Daniel Sulman
Daniel Sulman
 
6.8
 
73,017
Image of Caroline Turner
Caroline Turner
 
6.7
 
72,066
Image of Mark Moore
Mark Moore
 
5.9
 
63,510
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Tamika Washington
 
5.8
 
63,090
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Terri Booker
 
4.8
 
52,270
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John Padova Jr.
 
4.7
 
50,506
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Maurice Houston
 
2.8
 
29,864
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Rick Cataldi Candidate Connection
 
2.3
 
24,632
Image of Patrick Moran
Patrick Moran
 
2.3
 
24,305

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,079,886
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2020

See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 5

Incumbent John Sabatina Jr. won election in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Sabatina Jr.
John Sabatina Jr. (D)
 
100.0
 
69,514

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 69,514
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 5

Incumbent John Sabatina Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Sabatina Jr.
John Sabatina Jr.
 
100.0
 
23,624

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 23,624
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Campaign finance

2016

See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.

Incumbent John Sabatina, Jr. defeated Ross Feinberg in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 general election.[5][6]

Pennsylvania State Senate District 5, General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png John Sabatina, Jr. Incumbent 67.09% 64,508
     Republican Ross Feinberg 32.91% 31,644
Total Votes 96,152
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State


Incumbent John Sabatina, Jr. defeated Kevin Boyle in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 Democratic primary.[7][8]

Pennsylvania State Senate District 5, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png John Sabatina, Jr. Incumbent 51.01% 17,449
     Democratic Kevin Boyle 48.99% 16,757
Total Votes 34,206


Ross Feinberg ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 Republican primary.[7][8]

Pennsylvania State Senate District 5, Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ross Feinberg  (unopposed)


2015

See also: Pennsylvania state legislative special elections, 2015

John Sabatina Jr. (D) defeated Tim Dailey (R) in the special election on May 19.[9][10]

The seat was vacant following Mike Stack's (D) resignation after he was sworn in as Pennsylvania's new lieutenant governor.[11]

A special election for the position of Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 was called for May 19. Candidates were nominated by parties rather than chosen in primaries.[9]

Pennsylvania State Senate, District 5, Special Election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Sabatina Jr. 75.5% 15,029
     Republican Tim Dailey 24.5% 4,876
Total Votes 19,905

2014

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent John Sabatina, Jr. was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Sabatina was unchallenged in the general election.[12][13][14]

2012

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2012

Sabatina ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 174. Sabatina ran unopposed in the primary on April 24, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[15][16]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 174, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Sabatina, Jr. Incumbent 100% 18,230
Total Votes 18,230

2010

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2010

Sabatina won re-election to District 174 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[17]

Pennsylvania State House, District 174
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png John Sabatina, Jr. (D) 11,041 100.0%

2008

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Sabatina won re-election to District 174 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 19,046 votes while running unopposed.[18]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 174
Candidates Votes Percent
John P. Sabatina, Jr. (D) Green check mark transparent.png 19,046 100.0%

Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

John Sabatina Jr. did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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John Sabatina Jr. campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2020Pennsylvania State Senate District 5Won general$583,543 N/A**
2016Pennsylvania State Senate, District 5Won $475,739 N/A**
2014Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 174Won $326,606 N/A**
2012Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 174Won $101,884 N/A**
2010Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 174Won $59,371 N/A**
2008Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 174Won $77,718 N/A**
2006Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 174Won $73,259 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2021

In 2021, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 5 to December 31.

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2020


2018


2017


2016


2015


2014


2013


2012


2011

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Pennsylvania Pressroom, "Lt. Gov. John Fetterman Signs Writ For Special Election In 5th District To Replace Former Sen. John Sabatina Jr.," January 8, 2022
    2. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY FILED BY INCUMBENT JUDGES FOR RETENTION IN 2021," accessed October 20, 2021
    3. ↑ Philadelphia 3.0, "‘MAGIC SEAT’ JUDGES AND THE BROKEN CHAIN OF PARTY ACCOUNTABILITY," September 10, 2021
    4. ↑ Office of the Philadelphia City Commissioners, "Municipal and Special Election Philadelphia County," November 2, 2021
    5. ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
    6. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
    7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
    8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
    9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 philadelphiavotes.com, "2015 Primary Election Candidates," accessed April 8, 2015
    10. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Results of for Special Election - 5th Senatorial District," accessed June 23, 2015
    11. ↑ Philly.com, "Stack to resign Senate seat on inauguration day," January 8, 2015
    12. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
    13. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
    14. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
    15. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
    16. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
    17. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
    18. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014

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