Josh Shapiro Incumbent
Democrat · Running for re-election · Governor
Background
Josh Shapiro (D) has served as Governor of Pennsylvania since 2023. He previously served two terms as Pennsylvania Attorney General and on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. Stated priorities include manufacturing and semiconductor jobs, infrastructure, and workforce training.
Sources: Ballotpedia; National Governors Association.
Issue Positions
- Economy
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Supports middle-class tax relief, job creation, and workforce development. Emphasizes economic competitiveness and permitting reform.
- Healthcare
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Supports expanding affordable healthcare access and reproductive healthcare. Backs coverage expansion and cost control.
- Immigration
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Supports welcoming immigrants and comprehensive federal reform. Immigration is primarily a federal issue.
- Climate/Environment
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Supports clean energy investment and emissions reductions while balancing the state's energy sector. Backs a carbon-reduction and clean energy approach.
- Gun Policy
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Supports expanded background checks and red flag laws. Backs gun safety measures.
- Education
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Supports increased public school funding and workforce training; open to some school choice options. Backs vocational education.
Endorsements
- Informed & Empowered (Sway voting group by Samantha Martin)
- Let’s Vote More (Sway voting group by Claire Shorall)
- PA voters! (Sway voting group by PAmoms4change - Brittney)
- The Class Couple: Central PA Voters (Sway voting group by The Class Couple: Central PA Voters)
- VOTE (Sway voting group by Nathan Lee)