HARRISBURG — With the primary election over, attention in Pennsylvania’s political world now turns to the marquee race of the November general election: governor.
Incumbent Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity were both uncontested in the primary, which allowed them both a long runway to ramp up their campaigns and begin fundraising.
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