Gary J. Hess
Gary grew up in the East Mines section of St. Clair. Prior to being elected to the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners in 2011, Gary was the mayor of Schuylkill Haven for two consecutive terms. He was reelected as a county commissioner in 2015, 2019 and 2023.
Joseph G. (Joe) Groody
Joe, a native of Ashland, served for 31 years as Ashland police officer before being elected county sheriff in 2009, and reelected in 2013, 2017, and 2021.
These are the individuals running for the PA Judicial races, which also includes those running for retention. The 2025 judicial elections have the potential to significantly shape the legal landscape and impact the daily lives of citizens in states across the United States, including Pennsylvania, on a wide range of important issues.