Josh Shapiro
2023 - Present
2027
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Josh Shapiro (Democratic Party) is the Governor of Pennsylvania. He assumed office on January 17, 2023. His current term ends on January 19, 2027.
Shapiro (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Pennsylvania. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Shapiro previously served as Attorney General of Pennsylvania from 2017 to 2023. He also served as a Montgomery County commissioner from 2011 to 2017, and as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 153 from 2005 to 2011.[1]
Biography
Josh Shapiro was born in Kansas City, Missouri.[2] Shapiro earned a law degree from Georgetown University. His career experience includes working as a congressional staffer, the chief of staff to former U.S. Representative Joe Hoeffel, and an attorney.[3][4]
Political career
Governor of Pennsylvania (2023 - present)
Shapiro was elected Governor of Pennsylvania on November 8, 2022. He assumed office on January 17, 2023.
Attorney General of Pennsylvania (2017 - 2023)
Shapiro was elected attorney general of Pennsylvania on November 8, 2016. He assumed office on January 17, 2017.[5]
Montgomery County Commissioner (2011-2017)
Shapiro was elected Montgomery County Commissioner in November 2011.
Pennsylvania House of Representatives (2005-2011)
Shapiro served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 153, from 2005 to 2011.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Shapiro was appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Shapiro served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Secretary
- Finance Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Insurance Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Judiciary Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Elections
2022
See also: Pennsylvania gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022
General election
General election for Governor of Pennsylvania
Josh Shapiro defeated Doug Mastriano, Matt Hackenburg, Christina Digiulio, and Joseph Soloski in the general election for Governor of Pennsylvania on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Josh Shapiro (D) | 56.5 | 3,031,137 | |
Doug Mastriano (R) | 41.7 | 2,238,477 | ||
Matt Hackenburg (L) | 1.0 | 51,611 | ||
Christina Digiulio (G) | 0.5 | 24,436 | ||
Joseph Soloski (Keystone Party of Pennsylvania) | 0.4 | 20,518 |
Total votes: 5,366,179 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Eddie Wenrich (Independent)
- Christina Olson (Green Party of Pennsylvania)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Pennsylvania
Josh Shapiro advanced from the Democratic primary for Governor of Pennsylvania on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Josh Shapiro | 100.0 | 1,227,151 |
Total votes: 1,227,151 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tega Swann (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Pennsylvania
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Pennsylvania on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Doug Mastriano | 43.8 | 591,240 | |
Lou Barletta | 20.3 | 273,252 | ||
Bill McSwain | 15.8 | 212,886 | ||
David White | 9.6 | 129,058 | ||
Melissa Hart | 4.1 | 54,752 | ||
Joe Gale | 2.1 | 27,920 | ||
Jake Corman III (Unofficially withdrew) | 1.9 | 26,091 | ||
Charlie Gerow | 1.3 | 17,922 | ||
Nche Zama | 1.2 | 16,238 |
Total votes: 1,349,359 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jason Monn (R)
- Guy Ciarrocchi (R)
- Scott Martin (R)
- Jason Richey (R)
- John Ventre (R)
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Pennsylvania Attorney General election, 2020
Pennsylvania Attorney General election, 2020 (June 2 Republican primary)
Pennsylvania Attorney General election, 2020 (June 2 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for Attorney General of Pennsylvania
Incumbent Josh Shapiro defeated Heather Heidelbaugh, Daniel Wassmer, and Richard Weiss in the general election for Attorney General of Pennsylvania on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Josh Shapiro (D) | 50.9 | 3,461,472 | |
Heather Heidelbaugh (R) | 46.3 | 3,153,831 | ||
Daniel Wassmer (L) | 1.8 | 120,489 | ||
Richard Weiss (G) | 1.0 | 70,804 |
Total votes: 6,806,596 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Attorney General of Pennsylvania
Incumbent Josh Shapiro advanced from the Democratic primary for Attorney General of Pennsylvania on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Josh Shapiro | 100.0 | 1,429,414 |
Total votes: 1,429,414 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Attorney General of Pennsylvania
Heather Heidelbaugh advanced from the Republican primary for Attorney General of Pennsylvania on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Heather Heidelbaugh | 100.0 | 1,055,168 |
Total votes: 1,055,168 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2016
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During the 2016 election cycle Shapiro was one of the candidates endorsed by President Barack Obama |
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Shapiro filed to run in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania Attorney General.[6] The filing deadline was February 16, 2016. Shapiro defeated opponents Stephen Zappala and John Morganelli to win the Democratic nomination. He competed with state Sen. John Rafferty (R) in the November 8 general election.
Josh Shapiro defeated John Rafferty in the Pennsylvania attorney general election.
Pennsylvania Attorney General, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | Josh Shapiro | 51.39% | 3,057,010 | |
Republican | John Rafferty | 48.61% | 2,891,325 | |
Total Votes | 5,948,335 | |||
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State |
Josh Shapiro defeated Stephen Zappala and John Morganelli in the Pennsylvania Attorney General Democratic Primary.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | Josh Shapiro | 47.00% | 725,168 | |
Democratic | Stephen Zappala | 36.76% | 566,501 | |
Democratic | John Morganelli | 16.23% | 250,097 | |
Total Votes | 1,541,766 | |||
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State |
Primary race background
- Main article: Pennsylvania races we're watching, 2016
The closely-watched race for Pennsylvania Attorney General was open following incumbent Kathleen Kane's (D) resignation on August 17, 2016, after she was found guilty on charges of perjury and abuse of her office. Kane, the first Democrat to hold the office since 1979, won in 2012 by 15 points.
Shapiro and Stephen Zappala came out on top in a January 2016 poll. Zappala edged out Shapiro by one point while 49 percent of those surveyed were undecided; Shapiro was just a few points shy of the two-thirds majority vote required to earn the endorsement of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party in March.[7]
The candidates received the following key endorsements:
Key endorsements, Democratic primary candidates[8][9][10][11] | ||
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John Morganelli | Josh Shapiro | Stephen Zappala |
Lehigh Valley Building Trades | Governor Tom Wolf (D) | State Senator Anthony Williams (D) |
State Senator Lisa Boscola (D) | State Senator Bob Casey (D) | Pennsylvania State Building and Construction Trades Council |
Carbon County D.A. Jean Engler (D) | Former Governor Ed Rendell (D) | United Mine Workers of America District 2 |
Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse (D) | International Association of Firefighters Local 1, Local 22 | |
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 | Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald | |
Pennsylvania State Education Association |
Democratic primary results
Josh Shapiro defeated Stephen Zappala and John Morganelli in the Pennsylvania Attorney General Democratic Primary.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | Josh Shapiro | 47.00% | 725,168 | |
Democratic | Stephen Zappala | 36.76% | 566,501 | |
Democratic | John Morganelli | 16.23% | 250,097 | |
Total Votes | 1,541,766 | |||
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State |
2014
Shapiro was considered a potential candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania in 2014, against Republican incumbent Gov. Tom Corbett, but did not run.[12]
2010
Shapiro won re-election to the 153rd District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Tom Bogar in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[13]
Pennsylvania State House, District 153 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
Josh Shapiro (D) | 17,430 | 70.1% | ||
Tom Bogar (R) | 7,426 | 29.9% |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Shapiro won re-election to the 153rd District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 33,165 votes.[14]
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 153 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
Josh Shapiro (D/R) | 33,165 | 100.0% |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Josh Shapiro did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Josh Shapiro did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Notable endorsements
This section displays endorsements this individual made in elections within Ballotpedia's coverage and endorsements scopes.
Campaign finance summary
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Ballot measure activity
The following table details Shapiro's ballot measure stances available on Ballotpedia:
Ballot measure support and opposition for Josh Shapiro | |||
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Ballot measure | Year | Position | Status |
Pennsylvania Marsy's Law Crime Victims Rights Amendment (2019) | 2019 | Supported[15] | Overturned |
Personal
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Shapiro and his wife, Lori, have four children.[16]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Candidate Governor of Pennsylvania |
Officeholder Governor of Pennsylvania |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Philly Burbs, "Shapiro to resign House seat," December 9, 2011
- ↑ The Jerusalem Post, "Josh Shapiro: Pennsylvania gov. candidate, maybe 1st US Jewish president," April 28, 2022
- ↑ Josh Shapiro's personal website, "About Josh Shapiro," accessed August 3, 2022
- ↑ Meet Josh," accessed November 18, 2022
- ↑ NBC 10 Philadelphia, "Attorney General-Elect Josh Shapiro, Other Democrats Take Oaths of Office in Harrisburg," January 17, 2017
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- ↑ CBS Pittsburg, "Pa. Democratic State Committee Not Endorsing Any Senate Candidates," March 5, 2016
- ↑ Josh Shapiro, "Endorsements," accessed March 25, 2016
- ↑ Politics PA, "Lehigh Building Trades Endorse Morganelli," February 26, 2016
- ↑ Politics PA, "Boscola Endorses Morganelli for AG," March 3, 2016
- ↑ Stephen Zappala, "Press Releases," accessed March 2,5 2016
- ↑ Philly.com, "Brady likes Stack for governor," April 24, 2013
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Twitter: Marsy's Law for PA, "11:11 AM · Oct 17, 2019 Tweet," accessed October 31, 2019
- ↑ Josh Shapiro, "Meet Josh Shapiro," accessed November 2, 2016
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Tom Wolf (D) |
Governor of Pennsylvania 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by Bruce Beemer (D) |
Attorney General of Pennsylvania 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Michelle Henry (D) |
Preceded by Bruce Beemer (D) |
Attorney General of Pennsylvania 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Michelle Henry (D) |
Preceded by - |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 153 2005-2011 |
Succeeded by - |
State of Pennsylvania Harrisburg (capital) | |
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