“It’s a great sign for 2026, that a lot of people are inspired and motivated to vote for our side,” said former western Pennsylvania Democratic U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, who has been hosting events across the state to discuss issues with voters in the absence of Republican town halls.

Democrats are hoping to keep their 5-2 majority on the Pennsylvania state supreme court, with three justices who ran as Democrats up for re-election through retention. If they lose, Gov. Josh Shapiro will appoint replacements, to be confirmed by the Republican-controlled senate, which could lead to deadlock on the court.

Brandon Neuman, Maria Battista and Daniel Wassmer are vying for an open seat, while Judge Alice DuBow is up for a retention vote.

Keys are still emerging, but high turnout suggests a motivated effort to save incumbent judges, some intense local races and maybe a little Trump backlash combined for more than a few blue ripples across the state.

David Wecht, one of three Democratic justices facing up-or-down retention votes Tuesday, told NBC News that "it's extremely hard to work with a shorthanded court."

Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht have won additional terms on the PA Supreme Court.

On off-year Election Days, polling places usually are good places if you’re looking for a little quiet time. That was not the case Tuesday. Whether it was President Donald Trump, or the government shutdown,

Voters will decide whether three justices who were elected as Democrats keep their seats for another 10-year term.