District Judge Cartwright Running For Re-Election

District Judge Jerry G. Cartwright has announced his candidacy for re-election to his position in District 53-3-01 in Ellwood City.

Cartwright is in his 18th year in the judgeship when his 3rd term expires at the end of 2023. He intends to cross-file on the Democrat and Republican ballots.

During his tenure, Cartwright was appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to the Minor Courts Rules Committee. The committee makes recommendations to the Court to establish standards of practice for the over 500 Magisterial District Courts in Pennsylvania.

An Ellwood City native, Cartwright is a graduate of Duquesne University School of Law. Prior to his election in 2005 he was a practicing attorney in Lawrence County.

District 53-3-01 includes the boroughs of Ellwood City, Ellport, Wampum, New Beaver and Enon Valley and the townships of Wayne, Perry, Slippery Rock, and Little Beaver.

Cartwright’s district court office is located at 607 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, Pa 16117. Phone: 724-752-1185 Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.