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Josh Shapiro
D · Pennsylvania · 2026 · IncumbentJosh Shapiro is Pennsylvania's incumbent governor and the Democratic nominee for a second term, running on the ticket with Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis. A former state attorney general, his campaign theme is a governor for all Pennsylvanians, and his first term is known for the 12-day rebuild of collapsed I-95 in Philadelphia, increased public school funding, and bipartisan budget deals.
Priorities
- Keep delivering on infrastructure, like the rapid I-95 rebuild
- Increase public school funding and expand economic opportunity
- Build a Pennsylvania for everyone across party lines
Key voting record
- Directed the emergency reconstruction of the collapsed I-95 section in Philadelphia, reopening the highway in 12 days in June 2023. Record
- Served as Pennsylvania attorney general and Montgomery County commissioner before winning the governorship in 2022. Served
On the ballot
Governor · Pennsylvania · 2026
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