‘Electoral tide’: Pa. Democrats seek boost from Gov. Shapiro’s 2026 campaign

Democrats are hoping Governor Josh Shapiro's bid for re-election this year will drive wins in other key races. Josh Shapiro is embracing that call to arms, holding their majority in the statehouse, overturning the Republicans' control of the Senate, and flipping several key congressional districts. Democrats have ambitious goals in 2026. Luckily, they say they're banking on Pennsylvania's popular governor Josh Shapiro for help. He's done a great job in a divided government, the kind of things that can be done. for the people of Pennsylvania when we have the trifecta, I think are even more significant. That was Vincent Hughes. He's chairman of the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee. Josh Shapiro is a proven fundraiser with a growing national profile. Hughes says Josh Shapiro will help Democrat to use that to fuel a blue wave across Pennsylvania this year. Republicans believe Josh Shapiro's likely opponent, Treasurer Stacey Garrity, will pose a threat to his popularity this year. In Harrisburg, I'm Jackson White.