Governor — Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro seeks re-election in a premier presidential battleground state. His high approval ratings make him the heavy favorite, but Republicans are fielding challengers in a race that could preview 2028.
Josh Shapiro has served as Governor of Pennsylvania since January 2023, winning by nearly 15 points. A former Attorney General known for prosecuting the Catholic Church abuse scandal, he is a pragmatic Democrat with high bipartisan approval and was a finalist for the 2024 Democratic VP nomination.
Bill McSwain served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania from 2018 to 2021, where he prosecuted corruption and drug trafficking cases. He ran in the 2022 Republican gubernatorial primary, finishing third. A Trump-endorsed candidate, he focuses on law enforcement, reducing crime, and fiscal conservatism.
Doug Mastriano is a retired Army colonel and Pennsylvania state senator who won the 2022 Republican gubernatorial primary but lost the general election to Josh Shapiro by 14.8 points. A hardline conservative and evangelical Christian, he is exploring another run despite his 2022 blowout loss.
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