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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Campaigns for Reelection and Democratic Gains
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is seeking reelection while supporting Democratic candidates for state legislature and congressional seats. He aims to help Democrats gain control of the state legislature for the first time in decades. Shapiro has endorsed specific candidates in competitive primaries and contributed funds to the state party.
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ABC News reported that Shapiro is favored to win but is also focusing on broader Democratic goals in the state. Shapiro has begun campaigning and is encouraging voters to support Democrats to gain control of the Pennsylvania state legislature. Democrats currently hold a one-seat majority in the state House and have not controlled the state Senate in over three decades.
has endorsed candidates in competitive congressional primaries, including Paige Cognetti, mayor of Scranton; Bob Brooks, president of the state firefighters' union; and Janelle Stelson, a former television news personality. He has produced an advertisement for Brooks, who is competing in a four-way primary to challenge Republican U.S. Rep.
Ryan Mackenzie. Democrats aim to flip four U.S. House seats in Pennsylvania. Ryan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor running against Brooks, stated in a campaign memo that he has no party machine or power broker network behind him. Shapiro said he is focused on elevating good candidates and hopes they win.
to the campaign, Shapiro supported the election of his chosen chair for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party committee. He has contributed more than $900,000 to the party's accounts this election cycle. Shapiro is on track to exceed his previous state fundraising record.
Shapiro stated that Pennsylvania is central to the fight for control of the U.S. House. He told audiences that a Democratic majority in the state legislature would allow progress on issues such as raising the minimum wage, expanding legal protections for LGBT residents, and implementing a housing affordability plan.
