Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has won a second term, according to an Associated Press race call Tuesday evening. The Democratic incumbent defeated Republican challenger and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity in the , general election.
The AP called the race shortly after Pennsylvania’s polls closed at 8 p.m. Libertarian candidate Ken Krawchuk also appeared on the ballot.
Shapiro’s Background and Reelection Campaign
Shapiro was first elected governor in 2022 and took office in January 2023. Before becoming Pennsylvania’s 48th governor, he served as state attorney general, a Montgomery County commissioner and a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
During his reelection campaign, Shapiro highlighted his administration’s work on public education funding, government efficiency and economic development. He also traveled across Pennsylvania with Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to campaign for Democratic candidates in congressional and state legislative races. One of those stops was to campaign along side Rachel Wallace in St. Clair.
Garrity Concedes
Election-night vote totals remain unofficial and are subject to the canvassing and certification process.