Summary
A new poll shows Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has a strong lead over possible Republican opponents in the 2026 gubernatorial race. The poll highlights Shapiro's high approval ratings among voters in Pennsylvania, a key state in US elections. Shapiro is viewed positively, and this could make him a strong candidate for future elections.
Key Facts
- Josh Shapiro, the current Governor of Pennsylvania, shows strong leads over Republican challengers in a new poll.
- The poll includes Republican candidates Stacy Garrity and Doug Mastriano.
- Shapiro leads Garrity by 16 points and Mastriano by 17 points in the survey.
- The poll indicates Shapiro has a 60% approval rating among Pennsylvania voters.
- Independent voters, important in tight races, gave Shapiro a 66% approval rating.
- The poll was conducted with 1,579 registered voters and has a margin of error of ±3.3 percentage points.
- Shapiro was first elected governor in 2022, defeating Mastriano by 15 points.
- Some Democrats view Shapiro as a potential presidential candidate for 2028.
