Philadelphia Judge Patrick Dugan was elected as president judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court following an election that was marred by a racist, misogynist and threatening letter sent to one of the candidates. Where the letter came from is being investigated by law enforcement.

Dugan was elected Thursday afternoon by his fellow municipal court judges with a total of 18 votes. Municipal Court Judge Charles Hayden received five votes, and Municipal Court Judge Karen Y. Simmons received three votes.

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