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Governor

Governor, Pennsylvania

November 3, 2026 · 8 statements · 2026.09.23-c70a8be4

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Candidates

  • Stacy Garrity

    Republican

    Sourced positions on 5 of 8

  • Josh Shapiro

    Democratic Incumbent

    Sourced positions on 4 of 8

    Limited data. Sourced positions on fewer than 60 percent of the statements.

Also on the ballot

  • Ken Krawchuk Libertarian Not researched: below our published threshold

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EconomyNo. 1/8

Pennsylvania should set its minimum wage at $15 an hour or more.

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This would set a state minimum wage well above the federal $7.25 rate. Employers in Pennsylvania would have to pay at least the higher amount.

Stacy Garrity No clear position

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Josh Shapiro Agree

We need to raise the minimum wage so Pennsylvanians have a real shot at getting ahead.

Campaign or official site · Mar 24, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

It's anticompetitive and it's hurting our workers. Pennsylvania workers living in border counties would rather drive into another state for work so they can earn a higher wage than take a job at home.

Campaign or official site · Feb 6, 2024 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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EducationNo. 2/8

Pennsylvania should fund scholarships that students can use for private school tuition.

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These programs, sometimes called vouchers, use state money to help families pay private or religious school tuition. This is separate from the existing tax-credit scholarships funded by business donations.

Stacy Garrity Agree

passing Lifeline Scholarships, investing in and expanding the state's existing scholarship programs (Education Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit), and opting in to the Federal Education Tax Credit scholarship program.

Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

I would a hundred percent

Interview or debate · Apr 9, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Josh Shapiro Agree

This budget is a first step towards a comprehensive solution that makes progress for our children over the long term, and I look forward to continuing this work with both chambers as we discuss additional programs to help our children including PASS.

Campaign or official site · Aug 3, 2023 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Energy and climateNo. 3/8

Pennsylvania should require utilities to get a larger share of electricity from renewable sources.

Background

Pennsylvania sets a minimum share of power that utilities must buy from alternative sources such as wind and solar. This would raise that share.

Stacy Garrity Disagree

roll back costly mandates; and reform or pause renewable energy and efficiency mandates.

Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Josh Shapiro No clear position

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Democracy and electionsNo. 4/8

Pennsylvania counties should be allowed to process mail ballots before Election Day.

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Under current Pennsylvania law, counties generally cannot start opening and preparing mail ballots until the morning of Election Day. Earlier processing would let counties report results sooner.

Stacy Garrity No clear position

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Josh Shapiro No clear position

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TaxesNo. 5/8

Pennsylvania should cut its personal income tax rate.

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Pennsylvania taxes personal income at a flat rate of 3.07 percent. A lower rate would reduce taxes for all earners and reduce state revenue.

Stacy Garrity Agree

lower the state income tax

Press quote · Apr 9, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Josh Shapiro No clear position

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Democracy and electionsNo. 6/8

Pennsylvania voters should have to show ID every time they vote.

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Pennsylvania asks for ID from voters casting a ballot at their polling place for the first time. This would require ID at every election.

Stacy Garrity Agree

It should be easy to vote and hard to cheat.

Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

That's where I would start. You have to have an ID to do anything.

Interview or debate · Aug 20, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Josh Shapiro No clear position

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ImmigrationNo. 7/8

Pennsylvania state and local agencies should assist federal immigration enforcement.

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This concerns whether state police, prisons and county jails help federal agents find and detain people for immigration violations. Some Pennsylvania counties limit that help today.

Stacy Garrity Agree

It's always good to cooperate with ICE, especially when they're doing targeted actions

Press quote · Jan 30, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Josh Shapiro Disagree

We do not do ICE's work for them here in Pennsylvania. Our State Police [don't] ask for people's status, and we do not share any of that information with the federal government.

Press quote · Feb 12, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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EconomyNo. 8/8

Pennsylvania should increase state funding for public transit.

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State money helps pay for bus and rail systems such as SEPTA in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Regional Transit. More funding would come from the state budget or new revenue.

Stacy Garrity No clear position

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Josh Shapiro Agree

Mass transit is absolutely critical to our Commonwealth's economy, our communities, and the everyday lives of Pennsylvanians.

Campaign or official site · Nov 24, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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