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Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity prepare to face off for governor of Pennsylvania this fall
Shapiro enters the general election with a 20-point polling edge and a $38 million war chest, while Garrity has Trump’s backing.
- On Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity won the Republican primary, officially setting up a November general election showdown against incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro in the nation's largest swing state.
- Both candidates secured their party nominations unopposed on Tuesday, transitioning the race into a high-stakes general election within Pennsylvania's closely divided political landscape of roughly 3.8 million registered Democrats and 3.6 million Republicans.
- Shapiro enters the general election with substantial financial advantages, holding about $38 million in cash on hand compared to just $1.4 million for Garrity, while polling averages show him maintaining a roughly 20-point statewide advantage.
- Garrity has attacked the administration's record, citing data that Pennsylvania ranks 41st overall, while Shapiro recently rejected such criticism, stating his focus remains on "beating my opponent" and helping other Democrats get elected.
- The gubernatorial contest could impact the 2028 presidential election, as Shapiro is widely considered a potential Democratic nominee whose ability to win decisively in this battleground state may bolster his national ambitions.
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The ForwardPennsylvania’s Jewish governor, Josh Shapiro, faces Trump-backed challenger in reelection bid
The stage is officially set for Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor, Josh Shapiro, to vie for reelection against GOP opponent Stacy Garrity in November. The matchup comes as no surprise, as the two candidates won their respective primaries uncontested on Tuesday. Shapiro is seen as the strong favorite to win. But Garrity, who is popular among Republicans and endorsed by President Donald Trump, could mount a competitive challenge. She became the only …
Pennsylvania's Democratic Gov. Shapiro wins his primary, as do his endorsed candidates
Gov. Josh Shapiro was uncontested in Tuesday’s primary. He’s seeking a second term in the fall and puts his clout on the line in the battleground state ahead of a potential 2028 bid for the White House.
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