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Josh Shapiro administration activities and polling

Overview

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro continues to maintain a significant lead over Republican challenger Stacy Garrity in statewide polling. A Quinnipiac University poll released in October 2026 shows Shapiro leading by 25 percentage points, with 59% of likely voters supporting him compared to 34% for Garrity. Shapiro maintains a 63% job approval rating. Conversely, Garrity faces challenges with name recognition, as 44% of respondents reported they had not heard enough about her to form an opinion, and her unfavorable rating of 32% exceeds her 22% favorable rating. Shapiro is perceived as more capable than Garrity across several policy areas, including the economy, cost of living, taxes, immigration, healthcare, and vaccine guidelines.

On the administrative and political front, Shapiro has taken several strategic steps. In August 2026, he hired Jennifer Higgins, a former federal immigration official, as a senior advisor to help state agencies navigate what the administration describes as “targeted attacks” from the Trump administration. He also implemented an executive order to bolster the state workforce by recruiting displaced federal employees, reporting 1,350 such hires by August 2026. Additionally, Shapiro established a federal political action committee, New Path PAC, to assist with fundraising and support Democratic congressional candidates in Pennsylvania’s 1st, 7th, 8th, and 10th Districts.

However, the administration is facing scrutiny regarding a federal whistleblower lawsuit filed by Nicole Moyer. The litigation alleges a procurement specialist was terminated for questioning costs associated with state projects, specifically the renovation of the governor’s mansion. While Shapiro is not a named defendant, the lawsuit involves state agencies and has raised questions regarding the use of taxpayer funds.

Entities

Josh Shapiro · Pennsylvania · Stacy Garrity · Democratic Party · John Fetterman

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Governor Josh Shapiro launches 29-county bus tour in Pennsylvania

    Governor Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis launched a 10-day, 29-county bus tour across Pennsylvania to support their reelection and Democratic downballot candidates.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Josh Shapiro launches federal PAC amid whistleblower lawsuit

    Governor Josh Shapiro has launched the New Path PAC to support Democratic congressional candidates in Pennsylvania, amid a federal whistleblower lawsuit involving state project costs.

  3. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Josh Shapiro leads Republican challenger by 25 points in Pennsylvania governor race

    A Quinnipiac University poll shows Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro leading Republican Stacy Garrity 59% to 34% in his reelection bid, maintaining high approval ratings across key policy issues.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Governors Shapiro and Whitmer campaign together in Philadelphia

    Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in Philadelphia to campaign for Democrats, emphasizing the importance of upcoming November elections.

  5. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro expands workforce and maintains campaign lead

    Governor Josh Shapiro is recruiting former federal workers to fill Pennsylvania state vacancies while maintaining a massive 20-to-1 fundraising advantage over Republican challenger Stacy Garrity.

  6. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Josh Shapiro leads Stacy Garrity in Pennsylvania polls

    Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro maintains a double-digit lead in gubernatorial polls over Republican Stacy Garrity, even as he faces criticism regarding transparency over reported measles deaths.

  7. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Josh Shapiro leads Stacy Garrity by 16 points in PA polls

    Governor Josh Shapiro leads Republican Stacy Garrity by 16 points in Pennsylvania polls, while maintaining strong voter approval for his Israel policy and new data center regulations.

  8. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro hires former federal official to counter Trump administration

    Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro hired former federal official Jennifer Higgins as a senior advisor to help state agencies counter perceived attacks and funding cuts from the Trump administration.

Sources

bctv.org · bradfordera.com · breitbart.com · classixphilly.com · conservativedailynews.com · dailysignal.com · ehn.org · foxnews.com · freerepublic.com · govtech.com · hotair.com · ibtimes.co.uk · ipma-hr.org · jns.org · justthenews.com · levittownnow.com · lewistownsentinel.com · lifesite.net · newsworks.org · newtownpanow.com · nypost.com · offthepress.com · onwardstate.com · publicsource.org · senatorward.com · statecollege.com · szombat.org · triblive.com · vinnews.com · washingtonexaminer.com

This summary has been updated 7 times: see revision history