In re: Nom. of Koger
Docket 10 WAP 2026
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania
- Court
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- Type
- Unanimous Opinion
- Case type
- Other
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 10 WAP 2026
Appeal from the Commonwealth Court order concerning a nomination petition for a legislative candidacy.
Summary
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reviewed an appeal by Todd Elliot Koger, Sr. challenging a Commonwealth Court order concerning his nomination petition as the Democratic candidate for the 34th Legislative District. After consideration, the Supreme Court entered a per curiam order on April 7, 2026, affirming the Commonwealth Court's March 25, 2026 decision. The Supreme Court did not provide extended opinion or additional reasoning in this short order, simply affirming the lower court's disposition and ending the appeal at the state supreme court level.
Issue Decided
- Whether the Commonwealth Court correctly resolved the challenge to Todd Elliot Koger Sr.'s nomination petition for the 34th Legislative District
Court's Reasoning
The Supreme Court issued a brief per curiam order affirming the Commonwealth Court's decision. The order does not elaborate on legal reasoning or identify the specific legal rule applied, instead adopting the lower court's disposition and leaving its findings intact.
Parties
- Appellant
- Todd Elliot Koger, Sr.
Key Dates
- Commonwealth Court decision
- 2026-03-25
- Supreme Court order
- 2026-04-07
- Appeal submitted
- 2026-04-05
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review Commonwealth Court ruling
Parties should review the Commonwealth Court's March 25, 2026 opinion to understand the specific findings and any compliance required following the affirmed decision.
- 2
Consult election counsel
Affected parties should consult election or appellate counsel to determine practical effects on ballot status, deadlines, or potential federal review options if a federal issue exists.
- 3
Consider petition to U.S. Supreme Court
If there is a substantial federal constitutional issue, a party may consider seeking certiorari from the U.S. Supreme Court, keeping in mind the high standards and short timeframes for such petitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed the Commonwealth Court's decision regarding Koger's nomination petition, ending this appeal.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- Todd Elliot Koger, Sr., whose nomination petition for the 34th Legislative District was the subject of the challenge, is directly affected; the decision also resolves the dispute for election officials and other candidates involved in that race.
- What happens next?
- Because the Supreme Court affirmed the lower court without further explanation, the Commonwealth Court's ruling stands and any election-related consequences dictated by that ruling will proceed.
- Can this decision be appealed further?
- This is the state supreme court; absent a viable federal constitutional claim, further appeal would generally require filing a petition for review to the U.S. Supreme Court, which accepts very few cases.
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Full Filing Text
[J -48-2026]
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
WESTERN DISTRICT
IN RE: NOMINATION PETITION OF TODD : No. 10 WAP 2026
ELLIOT KOGER, SR. AS DEMOCRATIC
CANDIDATE FOR THE 34TH LEGISLATIVE : Appeal from the order of the
DISTRICT Commonwealth Court at No. 114
MD 2026 dated March 25, 2026.
APPEAL OF: TODD ELLIOT KOGER, SR. SUBMITTED: April 5, 2026
ORDER
PER CURIAM
AND NOW, this 7th day of April, 2026, the order of the Commonwealth Court is
AFFIRMED.