Josh Shapiro

Democrat · Candidate for Pennsylvania Governor · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Slightly left, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Pennsylvania House, 2005–2011.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately left.

AI read of their current public record: moderately left.

Issue by issue

Economy & taxesModerately left
Health careModerately left

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

Endorsements

  • Labor unions: American Federation of Teachers Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters, AFSCME District Council 47, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 85, Bricklayers Local 1, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and 14 more
  • Organizations: Giffords, Jewish Democratic Council of America, CASA In Action, End Citizens United, Everytown for Gun Safety, Human Rights Campaign and 3 more
  • Political parties: Pennsylvania Democratic Party
  • Executive branch officials: Barack Obama

More about Josh Shapiro

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Quick answers

What party is Josh Shapiro?
Josh Shapiro is running as a Democrat.
Is Josh Shapiro the incumbent?
Yes. Josh Shapiro currently holds this office.
Who is Josh Shapiro running against?
Stacy Garrity, for Pennsylvania Governor.
Is Josh Shapiro liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Josh Shapiro is slightly left, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Josh Shapiro?
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