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Shapiro, Garrity to face off in Pennsylvania governor’s race

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by Caroline Vakil - 05/19/26 8:26 PM ET

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by Caroline Vakil - 05/19/26 8:26 PM ET

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is projected to face off against state Treasurer Stacy Garrity (R) in his bid to hang onto his seat this November, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Shapiro and Garrity ran uncontested in their respective primary contests, but Tuesday’s primaries have now formally finalized the race between the two statewide elected officials.

Shapiro, widely seen as a 2028 Democratic hopeful and was on the shortlist to be former Vice President Harris’ running mate in 2024, was first elected as governor in 2022. He previously served as state Attorney General.

Garrity is in her second term as state Treasurer, elected in 2020 and again in 2024.

Polling in recent months has shown Shapiro, who’s raised millions and has maintained strong approval ratings in the state, with a comfortable lead over Garrity.

The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report rates Shapiro’s seat “solid Democrat.”

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