There could be a busy judicial campaign here in Erie County in 2025.

Even before making her official announcement later this month, Attorney Emily Mosco Merski posted on Facebook and a website her intentions to run for an open seat on the Erie County Court of Common Pleas bench. 

Sources tell us that Leann Orton, who previously ran for judge is expected to run again, and that Jeremy Lightner who serves as Trial Chief Deputy District Attorney has sent out invitations to his announcement. 

This would be to fill the seat on the bench vacated by now Senior Judge Elizabeth (Libby) Kelly.