Judges are elected in Pennsylvania, usually not appointed, unless it’s to fill a term.
He has something to gain in the results. This guy pulled a "Kagan"... he should have recused himself, but didn't.
Many Judges are elected in Washington State as well but they always run unopposed and no one knows much about any of them except for what is written in a voter guide which of course is written by them.
Election of judges is a joke.
There should be citizen panels for judicial oversight that are elected who are tasked to review judicial performance and have the power to initiate recall or impeachment proceedings.