Blank v. Berks County Board of Elections

OPINION BY

Judge SIMPSON.

These consolidated cases involve appeals from the orders of the Court of Common Pleas of Berks County (trial court), requiring the names of John R. Chernesky and Timothy Bitler (collectively, Candidates) be placed on the ballot for the office of Magisterial District Judge of Magisterial District 23-3-01. Appellants Amos Blank and Tom Herman (Objectors) argue Candidates were not entitled to file nomination petitions. Because we agree with the trial court candidates for magisterial district judge may hold other elected offices, we affirm.

Candidates both filed nomination…