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MATT WOLFORD
Candidate for Judge of the Commonwealth Court
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CHALLENGER
Biography
Matt Wolford is a Republican attorney from Erie, Pennsylvania, who ran for Judge of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in 2025. With over 30 years of legal experience, he specializes in environmental law and has served as Regional Counsel for the PA Department of Environmental Protection, Deputy Attorney General, and Special Prosecutor. Wolford is a solo practitioner and was "Highly Recommended" by the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Top Priorities
- Interpreting laws as written (judicial restraint)
- Defending civil liberties and private property rights
- Ensuring fairness and integrity in proceedings