Campaign Update

Thank You Allegheny County

The following is a message from Judge Alyssa Cowan

Now that we’ve turned the calendar to 2026, I wanted to take a moment to thank each volunteer, elected official, and voter who supported my judicial campaign.

While the results of the election did not go our way, the memories made and relationships built over the course of the campaign will be things I look back on fondly for the rest of my life.

Furthermore, with the new slate of elected Court of Common Pleas judges having been sworn in, my time as an appointed judge has come to an end. I remain incredibly honored to have served the people of Allegheny County and owe a debt of gratitude to State Senator Lindsey Williams for her guidance during my confirmation and Governor Josh Shapiro for his trust in nominating me to the bench. I’d also be remise to not thank my staff at the county courthouse who made achieving this career milestone all the more rewarding.

With all the above said, I’ve received many questions about what the future holds for me. For now, I remain committed to finding ways to advocate for our most vulnerable children, youth, and families who are continually caught up in a court system designed to be challenging to navigate. I’m also looking forward to spending time with my family and making up for the sacrifices my husbands and children made while I ran for office.

As far as elected positions are concerned, it remains too early to say what will happen next but I encourage you to check back in the winter of 2026 for any and all updates.

Thank you,

– Judge Alyssa Cowan