Stella Tsai
Stella Tsai | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Ellen Ceisler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1963 (age 62–63) |
| 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 of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania since 2026. She previously served on the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
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.