Bucks Co. Democrats Endorse Thomas-Smith For Judge

NEWTOWN, PA — The Bucks County Democratic Committee has endorsed Tiffany Thomas-Smith for judge in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.

The Lower Makefield family law attorney is one of four Democrats running for the vacant judge seat to replace Bucks County Judge Alan Rubenstein, who is retiring at the end of the year at the age of 75 — a mandatory retirement age for Pennsylvania judges.

The committee announced its support of Thomas-Smith during its annual endorsement meeting held virtually this past weekend.

Thomas-Smith, who is looking to become the first Black female judge to serve on the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, repeated her promise to deliver compassionate justice to the bench.

"I will uphold the values which are so important to us all," Thomas-Smith wrote on her Facebook page. "I worked tirelessly to earn your support and I will continue to work even harder for the support of each and every member of our community."

Thomas-Smith also thanked her fellow Democratic candidates, including Warrington attorney Dawn DiDonato-Burke, Doylestown attorney Robert Repko and solicitor Dianne Magee.

"We share the common goal of party unity and commitment to community," she said.

Thomas-Smith has also received endorsements from State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, State Rep. Perry Warren and former congressman Patrick Murphy.

Other candidates seeking the vacant judge seat include Warrington attorney Stephen Corr, a Republican, and Amir Stark, a family law attorney with Penglase & Benson who is running on both the Democratic and Republican tickets.

Pennsylvania's primary election will be held on May 18. Judicial candidates are allowed to run on both party lines as a sign of impartiality.

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