In re Alignment of Election Districts

Opinion Per Curiam,

Orders reversed. Opinion to follow.

Mr. Justice Nix dissents.

Opinion by

Mr. Chief Justice Jones,

These appeals arise from orders of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County granting the petitions of the Philadelphia County Board of Elections for the consolidation and realignment of various election districts of the 14th Ward. Appeals were taken to the Commonwealth Court, but were then transferred to this Court pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Appellate *609Court Jurisdiction Act, 17 P.S.§211.503(b), since they involved the right to public office. See Smethport Area School…