THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Candidate for Governor · Pennsylvania
Running mate: AUSTIN DAVIS
THE PERSON
Josh Shapiro’s campaign documents service as a Pennsylvania state representative, chair of the Montgomery County commissioners and state attorney general before becoming governor. His background is in state and local public administration and legal service.
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
In his February budget proposal, Shapiro sought more funding for violence prevention, after-school programs, state-trooper training and fire companies.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Shapiro’s February budget proposal supports legalizing adult-use cannabis and regulating skill games as recurring revenue sources.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Shapiro’s February proposal would dedicate additional sales-tax revenue to recurring statewide mass-transit funding beginning July 2027.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Shapiro supports requiring data-center developers to supply or fund power, conserve water, engage communities and provide local jobs and benefits.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Shapiro’s February proposal calls for age verification, parental safety alerts and transparency that chatbot users are interacting with AI.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 30, 2026.
Philadelphia City Commissioners · November 3, 2026 candidates for office ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.