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LARRY FARNESE
Candidate for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
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Biography
Lawrence M. "Larry" Farnese Jr. is a Democratic candidate for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in 2025. He previously served as a Pennsylvania State Senator for the 1st District from 2008 to 2020, where he was the Democratic Chair of the Judiciary Committee and Minority Caucus Secretary. Farnese earned his B.S. from Villanova University and J.D. from Temple University.
Top Priorities
- Ensuring fairness, timely decisions, and transparency in the courtroom.
- Making the court system accessible and responsive to all Philadelphians, particularly underrepresented communities.
- Treating all individuals with dignity in the courtroom and considering alternatives to incarceration when appropriate.