The 2021 Pennsylvania elections were held on November 2, 2021, to fill judicial positions on the Supreme Court, Superior Court, and Commonwealth Court, to allow judicial retention votes, and to fill numerous county, local and municipal offices.
The necessary primary elections were held on May 18. In addition, special elections for legislative vacancies were held at various times in 2021.
Special elections
Pennsylvania State Senate
22nd senatorial district
On February 14, Democratic State Senator John Blake announced he would be resigning from the Senate to take a position with Congressman Matt Cartwright. A special election was announced by Lt. Governor (and Senate President) John Fetterman for May 18, in conjunction with the 2021 primary election.
Democrats held a special convention during which State Representative Marty Flynn won the party's nomination. Republicans nominated Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak. The Libertarian Party nominated Nathan Covington, and the Green Party nominated Marlene Sebastianelli. Flynn defeated the field the special election.
48th senatorial district
Following the death of State Senator Dave Arnold, a special election was announced by Lt. Governor (and Senate President) John Fetterman to coincide with the 2021 primaries on May 18.
The Libertarian Party nominated York County business owner and farmer Timothy McMaster. Former state representative Edward H. Krebs announced he would launch an independent bid for this seat. Democrats nominated Dr. Calvin Clements, a retired veterinarian. Republicans nominated Lebanon County businessman Christopher Gebhard.
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
59th legislative district
Following the death of Republican State Representative Mike Reese, House Speaker Bryan Cutler announced that a special election for the 59th legislative district would take place on May 18 (in conjunction with the 2021 primary).
Democrats nominated Ligonier Borough Councilwoman Mariah Fisher. Republicans held a special convention and nominated Leslie Rossi, a Latrobe native and creator of the "Trump House". The Libertarian Party nominated Robb Luther.
Rossi defeated Fisher and Luther in the special election to become the district's first female representative.
60th legislative district
On March 16, State Representative Jeff Pyle announced his retirement due to health issues. House Speaker Bryan Cutler called for a special election for the 60th legislative district on May 18, in conjunction with the 2021 primary.
Republicans nominated Pyle's chief of staff Abby Major. Libertarians nominated Waynesburg University senior Drew Hreha. Democrats nominated Dr. Frank Prazenica Jr., a retired colonel in the United States Army Reserve.
113th legislative district
As a result of his State Senate special election victory, Marty Flynn resigned from his State House seat on June 9. House Speaker Bryan Cutler called for a special election for the 113th legislative district on November 2, in conjunction with the 2021 general election.
Democrats nominated Flynn's chief of staff Thom Welby. Republicans nominated Dominick Manetti, a former deputy sheriff of Lackawanna County.
164th legislative district
On July 22, State Representative Margo L. Davidson resigned her seat after being charged with stealing from the Commonwealth by filing fraudulent overnight per diem requests and various other expenses through the State House Comptroller's Office as well as hindering a state prosecution. House Speaker Bryan Cutler called for a special election for the 164th legislative district on November 2, in conjunction with the 2021 general election.
Democrats nominated Upper Darby School District board member Gina Curry. Republicans nominated Brian Sharif Taylor, a United States Army veteran. Libertarians nominated community activist Aniket Josan.
Justice of the Supreme Court
A Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacancy occurred when Chief Justice Thomas G. Saylor reached the mandatory retirement age of 75 on December 14, 2021.