Stella Tsai
Stella Tsai | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania | |
| Assuming office January 2026 | |
| Succeeding | Ellen Ceisler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1963 (age 61–62) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania (JD) Pennsylvania State University(BA) |
Stella Ming Tsai (born 1963) is an American judge who has served as a judge-elect of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. She will take office in January 2026.
Education
Tsai graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State University.[1]
Career
Tsai was first appointed to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in 2016. Soon after, she won an election to serve a ten-year term on the court.[1] She ran for a seat on the Commonwealth Court in 2025. She won the Democratic primary unopposed on May 19.[2] She defeated Matthew Wolford, the Republican nominee, on November 4.[3]
References
- ^ a b Riese, Tom (October 6, 2025). "Voter guide to Pa. Commonwealth Court election: Tsai v. Wolford". WESA. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "2025 Municipal Primary (Official Returns)". Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Election Returns. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ Meyer, Katie (November 4, 2025). "Democrats Stella Tsai, Brandon Neuman win open seats on Pennsylvania's Commonwealth and Superior Courts". Spotlight PA. Retrieved 5 November 2025.