Josh Shapiro

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Also running: Stacy Garrity (R) · Ken Krawchuk (L)

Position history

1. Jul 29, 2022 (Campaign event with Gov. Tom Wolf, Hatfield)
   In an official press release: “The life sciences industry is booming in Pennsylvania and I am committed to winning more investments like this and making sure our Commonwealth remains a national leader in innovation, medicine, and manufacturing.” (Official press release)
   Source: The Reporter, Jul 29, 2022
2. Jun 24, 2026 (Statement on the Dobbs anniversary)

   I've made very clear that I will veto any effort to restrict women's reproductive freedoms

   Source: Office of the Governor, Jun 24, 2026

Education

1. Published Oct 2026 · Education
   Quoted in news coverage: “I put in place the strictest policy, the strictest guardrails in the nation to ensure that our communities are protected.” (whyy.org)
   Source: WHYY
2. Published Oct 7, 2026 · Education

   It is not an either or. I want to see investments in public schools like we've done and I'm open to seeing the Democrats and Republicans come together to be able to provide that opportunity.

   Source: WITF

Data centers

1. Oct 7, 2026 (Harrisburg gubernatorial debate reported by WHYY)

   I put in place the strictest policy, the strictest guardrails in the nation to ensure that our communities are protected. If a local community does not want that data center to be built in their community, it will not be built.

   Source: WHYY, Oct 8, 2026

Gas tax

1. Oct 7, 2026 (Harrisburg gubernatorial debate reported by WHYY)

   There is billion sitting here in Harrisburg as opposed to being invested in the good people of Pennsylvania. Revenues that were just reported a few days ago were hundreds of millions of dollars higher than ever before because our economy is growing.

   Source: WHYY, Oct 8, 2026