{"id":145777,"date":"2025-10-25T09:50:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T13:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145777"},"modified":"2025-10-25T09:50:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T13:50:23","slug":"bipartisan-leaders-and-law-enforcement-organizations-endorse-patricia-fuentes-mulqueen-for-lehigh-county-judge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145777","title":{"rendered":"Bipartisan Leaders and Law Enforcement Organizations Endorse Patricia Fuentes Mulqueen for Lehigh County Judge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Bipartisan Leaders and Law Enforcement Organizations Endorse Patricia Fuentes Mulqueen for Lehigh County Judge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, PA \u2014 Patricia Fuentes Mulqueen, candidate for Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas, has earned strong bipartisan support from law enforcement, first responders, and community leaders who agree that experience, integrity, and fairness make her the clear choice for judge this November.<\/p>\n<p>Mulqueen, who currently serves as the Chief of Prosecutions for the Lehigh County District Attorney\u2019s Office, has built a campaign supported by respected officials from both parties and across the county. Endorsements include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Former Congressman Charlie Dent (R)<\/li>\n<li>State Senator Jarrett Coleman (R)<\/li>\n<li>State Representative Gary Day (R)<\/li>\n<li>Daniel Buglio, Lehigh County Coroner (D)<\/li>\n<li>Antonio Pineda, Lehigh County Commissioner (R)<\/li>\n<li>Ray O\u2019Connell, Former Allentown Mayor (D)<\/li>\n<li>Monica Hodges, South Whitehall Commissioner (R)<\/li>\n<li>Tom Johns, South Whitehall Commissioner (D)<\/li>\n<li>James B. Martin, Lehigh County District Attorney (R)<\/li>\n<li>Gavin Holihan, Current District Attorney (R)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I am deeply honored to have the support of so many respected leaders from both sides of the aisle who share my belief that our courts should never be partisan,\u201d said Patricia Fuentes Mulqueen. \u201cAs the current Chief of Prosecutions, I\u2019ve seen firsthand the impact our courts have on people\u2019s lives. I am committed to ensuring every person who comes before the court is treated with dignity and respect.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to bipartisan endorsements, Mulqueen has earned the backing of key law enforcement, first responder, and labor organizations including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pennsylvania State Troopers Association<\/li>\n<li>IAFF Local 302, Allentown Firefighters Union<\/li>\n<li>Bethlehem FOP Lodge 20<\/li>\n<li>Pennsylvania State Police FOP Lodge 40<\/li>\n<li>Queen City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10<\/li>\n<li>International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 773<\/li>\n<li>United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cI am grateful for the confidence these organizations have placed in me,\u201d said Mulqueen. \u201cAs a judge, my duty is to uphold the law with compassion and consistency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mulqueen has also been \u201cHighly Recommended\u201d by the Bar Association of Lehigh County, reflecting her career-long dedication to professionalism, service, and justice.<\/p>\n<p>Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mulqueenforjudge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mulqueenforjudge.com<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:mulqueenforjudge@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mulqueenforjudge@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bipartisan-Leaders-and-Law-Enforcement-Organizations-Endorse-Patricia-Fuentes-Mulqueen-for-Lehigh-County-Judge.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-145779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bipartisan-Leaders-and-Law-Enforcement-Organizations-Endorse-Patricia-Fuentes-Mulqueen-for-Lehigh-County-Judge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bipartisan-Leaders-and-Law-Enforcement-Organizations-Endorse-Patricia-Fuentes-Mulqueen-for-Lehigh-County-Judge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bipartisan-Leaders-and-Law-Enforcement-Organizations-Endorse-Patricia-Fuentes-Mulqueen-for-Lehigh-County-Judge-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bipartisan-Leaders-and-Law-Enforcement-Organizations-Endorse-Patricia-Fuentes-Mulqueen-for-Lehigh-County-Judge-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bipartisan-Leaders-and-Law-Enforcement-Organizations-Endorse-Patricia-Fuentes-Mulqueen-for-Lehigh-County-Judge-300x375.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bipartisan Leaders and Law Enforcement Organizations Endorse Patricia Fuentes Mulqueen for Lehigh County Judge ALLENTOWN, PA \u2014 Patricia Fuentes Mulqueen, candidate for Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas, has earned &hellip; 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