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Democrat Josh Shapiro easily secures second term as Pennsylvania governor

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Josh Shapiro hopes his Pennsylvania coattails can flip the House for Democrats (opens Washington Examiner)

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    NANTICOKE, Pennsylvania — Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) is spending the final days of his reelection campaign focused on a prize that goes beyond his aspirations as governor. Shapiro is trying to help Democrats retake the House majority in Washington, stumping for candidates whose win or loss on Tuesday …

  2. NOTUS

    Josh Shapiro Already Sounds Like He’s Running for President (opens NOTUS)

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    The Pennsylvania governor is getting ready to trounce his opponent on Tuesday. And then…

  3. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Democratic Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro projected winner for reelection bid (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at an election night watch party in Warminster, Pa., Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

  4. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Josh Shapiro faces Stacy Garrity in Pa. governor's race (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    (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. Independent Journal Review

    Shapiro Wins Second Term as Pennsylvania Governor (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro won reelection decisively, defeating Republican Stacy Garrity in a race that was never close. The victory in a key battleground state could bolster speculation about a 2028 presidential run, though Shapiro has said he is focused on his governorship and the midterms.

  6. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Democrat Josh Shapiro easily secures second term as Pennsylvania governor (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Democratic Gov.

  7. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Election Updates: Pennsylvania Governor's Race results (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    (WHTM) - The race for Governor of Pennsylvania is coming to a close as supporters of Josh Shapiro (D) and Stacy Garrity (R) head to the polls on Tuesday. Shapiro, who holds the record for the most votes for a Pennsylvania governor from his 2022 campaign, led in most polls going into Election Day.

  8. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania Governor 2026 live election results: Shapiro vs Garrity (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    Incumbent Josh Shapiro is looking to secure a second term as Pennsylvania 's governor, but Republican challenger Stacy Garrity is hoping an election night push will help flip the Democratic-controlled state.

  9. PhillyVoice

    Pa. voters hit the polls with Democrats hopeful for party's first state trifecta since 1993 (opens PhillyVoice)

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    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro faces Republican state treasurer Stacy Garrity in Tuesday's gubernatorial election. Democrats hope Shapiro's popularity will lift the party's down-ballot candidates in the state.

  10. NBC News

    Gov. Josh Shapiro sails to a second term in battleground Pennsylvania (opens NBC News)

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    Shapiro, a possible 2028 Democratic presidential contender, defeated GOP state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, NBC News projects.

  11. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Democrat Josh Shapiro wins reelection for governor in Pennsylvania (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Democrat Josh Shapiro wins reelection for governor in Pennsylvania

  12. Bloomberg

    Democrat Shapiro Wins Pennsylvania Governor Race, AP Projects (opens Bloomberg)

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    Democratic incumbent Josh Shapiro is projected to win the election for governor of Pennsylvania, according to the Associated Press.

  13. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Josh Shapiro wins second term as Pennsylvania governor: AP (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    Democrat Josh Shapiro has won re-election as the governor of Pennsylvania, according to the Associated Press. Shapiro defeated Republican Stacy Garrity, according to the Associated Press. Shapiro campaigned on his first-term record, pointing to investments in public education, law enforcement staffi…

  14. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Josh Shapiro reelected Governor of Pennsylvania, AP projects (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    Josh Shapiro has been elected to serve four more years as Pennsylvania's Governor.

  15. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Gov. Josh Shapiro cruised to reelection in Pennsylvania. Now the real campaign begins. (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    A more substantial test of Shapiro’s strength is still to come, as he's staked his reputation on helping Pennsylvania Democrats win up and down the ballot.

  16. WFMZ Allentown

    Gov. Josh Shapiro cruises to a second term in Pennsylvania (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis handily defeated their Republican challengers in Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial election, securing a second term.

  17. Washington Examiner

    Josh Shapiro clinches second term as governor in battleground Pennsylvania (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) won his bid for reelection on Tuesday, dealing a blow to Republican challenger Stacy Garrity in Pennsylvania’s 2026 elections. Shapiro clinched a second term in the state’s governor’s mansion with 85.4% of the vote compared to Garrity’s 13.9%, as of 8:01 p.m.

  18. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Josh Shapiro projected to be reelected governor of Pennsylvania (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    ABC News projects Josh Shapiro will be re-elected as governor of Pennsylvania.

  19. WFMZ Allentown

    Race for Pa. governor: Shapiro beats Garrity to win 2nd term (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    The Democratic incumbent, Josh Shapiro, maintained a double-digit lead over the state’s Republican treasurer, Stacy Garrity, in pre-election polling.

  20. The Hill

    Shapiro wins reelection as Pennsylvania governor (opens The Hill)

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    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) will win a second term as governor of one of the biggest battleground states in the U.S., Decision Desk HQ projects. Shapiro's victory comes as no surprise, as he was expected to coast to victory over state Treasurer Stacy Garrity (R). Just after 8:23 p.m.

  21. Breitbart News

    Democrat Josh Shapiro Wins Second Term as Pennsylvania Governor (opens Breitbart News)

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    Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) won a second term as Pennsylvania's governor in Tuesday's midterm election.

  22. Revolver News

  23. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks after winning reelection (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Shapiro was seeking a second term. He previously served two terms as state attorney general, and he's considered a potential contender for the White House in 2028.

  24. WFMZ Allentown

    Gov. Shapiro and Democrats on the brink of a sought-after trifecta in Harrisburg (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    For the first time since 1993, Democrats may have control over the governor’s office and the General Assembly. Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, easily won reelection against Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, while House Democrats appear on track to grow…

  25. Washington Examiner

    Josh Shapiro receives the curse of more power (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Few, if any, major Democratic elected officials have navigated the politics of the past few years as deftly as Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Shapiro easily won three straight statewide elections in a state that voted for Donald Trump two out of three times, and elected a Republican Senator, too.

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