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Josh Shapiro responds to 2028 presidential campaign rumors in Pennsylvania Governor's debate

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Newest development Oct 8, 2026 · 2 reportsAnalysts say Shapiro-Garrity debate unlikely to shift race

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says the only thing he's focused on is running for reelection as governor, as well as the midterm elections. "In trying to generate the kind of turnout and support the kind of candidates who will push back on the chaos, cruelty and corrupti…

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    Josh Shapiro responds to 2028 presidential campaign rumors in Pennsylvania Governor's debate

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  2. Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on taxes, spending, skill games, and more

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    Analysts say Shapiro-Garrity debate unlikely to shift race

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Pennsylvania governor’s debate 2026: How to watch and what we’re looking for (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The debate — and the opportunity to reach voters across the state — comes as Gov. Josh Shapiro maintains a significant fundraising and polling edge, while Stacy Garrity seeks to gain traction.

  2. Phl17

    Josh Shapiro, Stacy Garrity to face off in debate on Wednesday night (opens Phl17)

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    PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) --- Happening on Wednesday night, the debate between the two candidates vying for the seat of Governor in Pennsylvania. Democrat and incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican State Treasurer Stacey Garrity are facing off ahead of the general election on Nov. 3.

  3. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Pennsylvania Governor's Debate: Josh Shapiro, Stacy Garrity square off tonight (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    ABC 27 Harrisburg's feed description

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - For the first time in eight years, the leading candidates for Governor of Pennsylvania will debate and share their vision for the Keystone State. Governor Josh Shapiro (D) and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity (R) will appear in their only debate on October 7 at 8 p.m.

  4. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Gov. Shapiro to meet GOP challenger Garrity in only debate before Election Day (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    (At left) Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and (at right) Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity. The pair are set to meet for the one and only debate before the November elections on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.

  5. PhillyVoice

    Here's how to watch tonight's Pa. gubernatorial debate between Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will debate Republican challenger Stacy Garrity on Wednesday night in Harrisburg, their lone meeting before they face off in the Nov. 3 elections.

  6. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Previewing Wednesday's Pennsylvania gubernatorial debate on abc27 (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    ABC 27 Harrisburg's feed description

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Tonight is the night, and the stage is set for the one and only scheduled debate between Pennsylvania's two gubernatorial candidates, incumbent Governor Josh Shapiro (D) and Treasury Secretary Stacy Garrity (R).

  7. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Josh Shapiro on his political future: 'The only thing I'm focused on is reelection' (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    ABC 27 Harrisburg's feed description

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says the only thing he's focused on is running for reelection as governor, as well as the midterm elections. "In trying to generate the kind of turnout and support the kind of candidates who will push back on the chaos, cruelty and corrupti…

  8. PA Home Page

    Josh Shapiro responds to 2028 presidential campaign rumors in Pennsylvania Governor's debate (opens PA Home Page)

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    PA Home Page's feed description

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says the only thing he's focused on is running for reelection as governor, as well as the midterm elections. "In trying to generate the kind of turnout and support the kind of candidates who will push back on the chaos, cruelty and corrupti…

  9. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Who won the Pennsylvania Governor debate? (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    ABC 27 Harrisburg's feed description

    (WHTM) - Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity just wrapped up their first and only scheduled debate in the race for governor in Pennsylvania. The debate was hosted in the abc27 studio in Harrisburg and was the first statewide governor's debate since 2018.

  10. Triblive

    Shapiro, Garrity spar in Pa.’s first gubernatorial debate in 8 years (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    Republican Stacy Garrity attacked Democratic incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro’s record during a televised debate Wednesday to try to shift momentum in a race that has seen her lagging behind in the polls and campaign fundraising.

  11. Spotlight PA

    The top takeaways from the only debate between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity (opens Spotlight PA)

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    Spotlight PA's feed description

    HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s major party candidates for governor met in Harrisburg for the first and only debate of the 2026 election on Wednesday, staking out familiar positions on affordability issues, looming healthcare cuts, and education funding. Democratic Gov.

  12. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Trump, stadiums, and a presidential run: Takeaways from the Pa. governor’s debate (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The debate, hosted by abc27, marked a consequential night for both Gov. Josh Shapiro and his Republican challenger Stacy Garrity.

  13. Spotlight PA

    Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on taxes, spending, skill games, and more (opens Spotlight PA)

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    Spotlight PA's feed description

    HARRISBURG — This November, Pennsylvania voters will decide who should be the next governor of Pennsylvania — a position that plays a key role in setting budget priorities and deciding how the state spends billions in taxpayer dollars.

  14. Phl17

    Gov. Josh Shapiro, State Treasurer Stacy Garrity discuss affordability, health care and data centers in gubernatorial debate (opens Phl17)

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    Phl17's feed description

    HARRISBURG, P.a. (WPHL) --- For the first time in eight years, candidates running for governor of Pennsylvania faced off in a live debate ahead of November's election. The candidates, incumbent and Democrat Josh Shapiro and State Treasurer and Republican Stacy Garrity, talked about health care costs…

  15. We Are Central PA

    Local leaders react to Gubernatorial Debate (opens We Are Central PA)

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    ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) -- As the gubernatorial debate between State Governor Josh Shapiro and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity unfolded in Harrisburg, local party leaders watched back in our studio. Overall, Democratic Representative Gillian Kratzer said Governor Josh Shapiro "did a good job of talking ab…

  16. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Shapiro, Garrity clash over budget, healthcare in gubernatorial debate (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    The candidates for governor faced off in their first and only in a debate, sparring over healthcare, state finances and other key issues.

  17. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Shapiro-Garrity debate recap: Key takeaways from the Pa. governor's race (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Incumbent Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity faced off on stage in Harrisburg on Wednesday, Oct. 7 for their first and only debate.

  18. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Shapiro holds 25-point lead over Garrity in governor's race as Election Day looms: poll (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    As the Pennsylvania governor's race enters its final stretch, Democratic incumbent Josh Shapiro continues to hold a dominant position over Republican challenger Stacy Garrity. Driven by high statewide approval and strong voter confidence on key economic issues, the governor appears to be defying the…

  19. We Are Central PA

    Analysts say Shapiro-Garrity debate unlikely to shift race (opens We Are Central PA)

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    We Are Central PA's feed description

    BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- With the general election approaching, incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro and Republican challenger State Treasurer Stacy Garrity met on the debate stage for their first and only face-off.

  20. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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