In Re: Nom. of Buchtan; Appeal of: Ball
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Nomination Petition Ruling
What changed
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted an application to supplement the record on appeal and affirmed the Commonwealth Court's order in the Buchtan nomination petition case. The court amended Buchtan's nomination petition to reflect his legal residence at 100 Betty Boulevard, Carmichaels, Pennsylvania 15320 in Greene County. Justices Dougherty, Mundy, and Brobson noted their dissent, with a full opinion to follow.
The ruling affects the candidates involved and Pennsylvania election officials who process nomination petitions. While fact-specific to one candidate's residency status, the decision establishes precedent for how nomination petition address discrepancies may be corrected and when supplementation of the record may be permitted on appeal in Commonwealth Court election matters.
What to do next
- Monitor for full opinion reasoning
- Review nomination petition requirements for accuracy
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April 10, 2026 Get Citation Alerts Download PDF Add Note
In Re: Nom. of Buchtan; Appeal of: Ball
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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Docket Number: 12 WAP 2026
Unanimous Opinion
[J-53-2026]
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
WESTERN DISTRICT
IN RE: NOMINATION PETITION OF AL : No. 12 WAP 2026
BUCHTAN, CANDIDATE FOR SENATOR IN :
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE 46TH : Appeal from the order of the
SENATORIAL DISTRICT : Commonwealth Court at No. 120
: MD 2026, dated April 2, 2026
:
APPEAL OF: DAVE BALL, STEVE BUCAR, : SUBMITTED: April 8, 2026
AND JEFF STEWART :
ORDER
PER CURIAM DECIDED: APRIL 10, 2026
AND NOW, this 10th day of April, 2026, Appellants’ Application to Supplement
Record on Appeal is GRANTED, and the order of the Commonwealth Court is hereby
AFFIRMED. Further, Appellee Al Buchtan’s nomination petition is deemed amended to
reflect his legal residence of 100 Betty Boulevard, Carmichaels, Pennsylvania 15320 in
Greene County.
Opinion to follow.
Justices Dougherty, Mundy and Brobson note their dissent.
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