Pennsylvania Rep. Amen Brown gets to stay on the primary ballot

Context: Brown currently represents the 190th District, but is trying to switch to the 10th, which transferred from western Pennsylvania during the redistricting process.

• He's a Democrat who's known for being hard on crime, like pushing for mandatory minimum sentences. It's led to friction among others in his party, including Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.
• Brown has a history of legal issues, including accusations last year that he was involved in deed fraud.

State of play: Brown faces two challengers in the May 17 primary:

• Sajda Blackwell, a radio personality and a relative of former Councilmember Jannie Blackwell.
• Cassandra Green, who's already secured endorsements from the Pennsylvania Working Families Party and Councilmembers Helen Gym and Jamie Gauthier.

What they're saying: The state court found that Brown's violations were "consistent with the Candidate's general irresponsibility and poor handling of his affairs."

• The court added that Brown "merely committed a mistake resulting from the lackadaisical attitude he routinely displays toward serious matters."

Brown did not return Axios' request for comment.