PITTSBURGH —

Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices are campaigning for retention as their 10-year terms come to an end, with voters set to decide their fate on Election Day.

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Political ads have been urging voters to either support or oppose the retention of Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and Wecht, all Democrats.

Democrats hold a 5-2 majority on the state Supreme Court, but Republicans have mounted a campaign to oust Donohue, Dougherty and Wecht. If voters decide not to retain a justice for another term, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro could appoint a temporary replacement, subject to confirmation by the Republican-controlled state Senate. A deadlock in the confirmation process could result

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