Democratic blowouts bode well for Shapiro in 2026, but GOP sees path for competitive Pennsylvania governor’s race | News

When Stacy Garrity rallied supporters in McCandless in late September, she acknowledged it “won’t be easy” to oust Gov. Josh Shapiro.

The Republican state treasurer’s uphill battle next year against a widely popular governor got even steeper last week, when Democrats racked up wins all over the ballot and across Pennsylvania and the U.S. — including in races where Shapiro campaigned.

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