New Poll Gives Worrying Signs for Shapiro and Fetterman in Pennsylvania
Summary
A recent Quinnipiac University poll shows Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s lead over Republican Stacy Garrity has decreased, though he still leads by 13 points. Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman’s approval rating among Democrats has fallen to a new low, with most Democrats disapproving of his job performance.Key Facts
- Josh Shapiro leads Stacy Garrity 53% to 40% in the Pennsylvania governor’s race, down from an 18-point lead earlier in the year.
- Shapiro’s approval rating is steady at 56%, but the disapproval rate has risen from 29% to 34%.
- Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania treasurer, is less known; 58% of voters said they didn’t know enough about her to have an opinion.
- Fetterman’s approval among Democrats is low, with only 19% approving and 69% disapproving of his performance.
- Overall, Fetterman has a 48% approval rating and 41% disapproval, helped by strong support from Republicans.
- Pennsylvania is a key swing state in national elections, voting for President Trump in 2024 after supporting President Biden in 2020.
- The poll surveyed 895 registered voters with a margin of error of ±4.3 percentage points.
- Other polls and political forecasts still favor Shapiro to win reelection in November.
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