Pennsylvania Governor

Governor Josh Shapiro served as Governor of Pennsylvania since 2023, delivering results and protecting fundamental freedoms. A proud Jewish American, Governor Shapiro often speaks about how his Jewish values guide his work, and he has been a strong voice against antisemitism and extremism. JDCA endorsed Gov. Shapiro in 2022 and for his candidacy in 2026.

“Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis are true champions of public education,” PSEA President Aaron Chapin said. “Under their leadership, Pennsylvania has increased funding for our public schools and the students they serve by more than $2.1 billion in just three years. “Shortly after coming into office, Gov. Shapiro confronted a Commonwealth Court ruling that found Pennsylvania’s public school funding system to be unconstitutional. Working with lawmakers from both parties, he put Pennsylvania on the road toward meeting our constitutional obligations and achieving adequacy for our most underfunded public schools. “With these historic resources, public schools across Pennsylvania are lowering class sizes, hiring more educators and counselors, addressing student mental health needs, and making universal free breakfast available to every student. “Thanks to $300 million in student mental health funding secured by Gov.

“Governor Josh Shapiro has shown that defending democracy requires courage and clarity. From protecting the integrity of Pennsylvania’s elections to advancing equal justice, he has led with principle. His commitment to the rule of law strengthens not just Pennsylvania, but our national democratic fabric.”

Maggie’s List has endorsed Stacy Garrity for Pennsylvania Governor. Stacy is a retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel, a businesswoman, and the current Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As Treasurer, Stacy has focused on cutting waste, eliminating taxpayer abuse, and bringing transparency to Pennsylvania’s government. As Governor, she will apply her experiences as a successful businesswoman, decorated soldier and public servant to make Pennsylvania the Keystone State to grow a business and raise a family.

"We are proud to recommend to the voters of Bucks County this qualified, experienced, and dedicated team of public servants. Our 2026 ticket represents the very best of our community. From defending our taxpayers to ensuring our neighborhoods remain safe, these candidates have the integrity and the work ethic required to deliver results.We are united and ready to get to work for the families of Bucks County." - Ted christian, chair

Electoral powerhouse organization CASA in Action proudly endorses James Malone, endorsed for Pennsylvania State Senate, Josh Shapiro, endorsed for Governor of Pennsylvania, Carol Hill-Evans, endorsed for Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 95, Sara Agerton, endorsed for Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 88, Ismail (Izzy) Smith-Wade-El, endorsed for Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 49, Brad Chambers, endorsed for Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 41, in Pennsylvania’s 2026 primary elections, recognizing their commitment to advancing fairness, economic opportunity, strong public schools, and worker protections for working families, while standing with immigrant communities across the Commonwealth.

“Every day, he has shown a commendable ability to work with local law enforcement and deliver the resources and support we need to protect and serve our friends, families, and neighbors,” said Roosevelt L. Poplar, president of the Fraternal Order of the Police Lodge 5, which represents over 14,000 active and retired Philadelphia police officers and sheriff’s deputies.

“The Governor has delivered on his promise to invest in public safety, he has shown up with us in times of tragedy, and he has proven his commitment to keeping our officers and the communities we serve safe,” he said.

Stacy Garrity has never backed down from a fight—whether serving in uniform overseas, leading in the boardroom, or protecting taxpayer dollars as Pennsylvania’s Treasurer. A retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel, business executive, and now statewide elected official, Stacy brings real-world experience, battlefield-tested courage, and no-nonsense leadership to everything she does. As Treasurer, Stacy has saved taxpayers nearly $200 million by eliminating fraud, abuse, and inefficiency in government. She brought private-sector discipline to public office, rooting out waste and demanding transparency and accountability. Under her leadership, the Treasury has returned over $1 billion in unclaimed property to hardworking Pennsylvanians and saved families millions through smart management of programs like PA 529 College & Career Savings and PA ABLE. Stacy has also prioritized returning dignity and honor to veterans and their families—returning more than 450 military medals, including 11 Purple Hearts and 3 Bronze Stars, that had been forgotten in state vaults. A proud ally of President Trump, Stacy shares his commitment to putting Americans first. She supports protecting healthcare and welfare benefits for our most vulnerable citizens, while making sure government works for the people—not the other way around. Known as a watchdog for the taxpayer and a champion of commonsense leadership, Stacy is now running for Governor to take her fight to the next level. She’s more interested in raising hope than raising taxes—and she’s ready to make Pennsylvania a place where businesses thrive, families flourish, and every dollar is respected. A native of Bradford County and a graduate of Bloomsburg University, Stacy has never forgotten where she came from. She brings grit, integrity, and a deep love of Pennsylvania to everything she does—and she’s just getting started.

Retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel Stacy Garrity is Pennsylvania's 78th State Treasurer and a candidate for Governor. A decorated combat veteran with three deployments - Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom - she was twice awarded the Bronze Star and received the Legion of Merit, earning the title "Angel of the Desert" for her leadership managing internment camps without a single complaint of abuse.
As Treasurer, Garrity has returned over $1 billion in unclaimed property to Pennsylvanians, saved taxpayers nearly $200 million by eliminating fraud and inefficiency, and made transparency and ethics a top priority. A strong ally of President Trump, a Bradford County native, and a graduate of Bloomsburg University, Stacy is running for Governor to bring the same commonsense fiscal leadership to the Commonwealth - raising hope, not taxes.

A Woman of Valor: Why Stacy Garrity is the Leader

Pennsylvania Needs

In Hebrew, the phrase "Eshet Chayil"—Woman of Valor—describes a person of strength, capability, and unshakeable integrity. It is a title earned not by words, but by deeds. When looking at the landscape of Pennsylvania politics, few embody this spirit as thoroughly as Stacy Garrity.

From the battlefields of Iraq to the boardrooms of global industry, and now the halls of the State Treasury, Garrity has spent a lifetime proving that true leadership is about service, not status. Here is why she would make the best Governor for the Commonwealth.

1. Proven Leadership Under Fire

Garrity’s resume is not just a list of jobs; it is a record of stepping up when it matters most. As a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, she served our nation for 30 years, including three deployments to the Middle East.

Her service at Camp Bucca in Iraq is legendary. She Commanded a detention camp for enemy combatants, she earned the nickname "The Angel of the Desert" from the very detainees she guarded. Why? Because she treated them with dignity while maintaining perfect order—zero escape attempts and zero abuse complaints under her watch. This is the definition of valor: maintaining moral clarity and control in the most hostile environments. Pennsylvania needs a governor who can handle pressure with that same level of grace and grit.

2. A Fiscal Watchdog with a Record of Success

While many politicians talk about fiscal responsibility, Garrity has delivered it. Since upsetting an incumbent to become State Treasurer in 2020 (and winning re-election in 2024 with more votes than any statewide candidate in PA history), she has transformed the office delivering the results she promised.

Returning Wealth to Residents: She shattered state records for returning unclaimed property, putting hundreds of millions of dollars back into the pockets of Pennsylvania families.

Transparency: She upgraded the state’s transparency portal, making it easier for taxpayers to see exactly how their money is spent.

Smart Investing: Under her watch, the PA 529 College Savings Program received "Gold" ratings for the first time, and she eliminated fees to help families save more for education.

She doesn't just manage the state's checkbook; she guards it. As Governor, she would bring this same scrutiny to the entire state budget, rooting out waste and respecting the taxpayer.

3. Private Sector Common Sense

Unlike career politicians who have never signed the front of a paycheck, Garrity understands the real economy. She started as a cost accountant at Global Tungsten & Powders in Bradford County and worked her way up to become one of the first female Vice Presidents at the company.

She understands that Pennsylvania’s economy is stifled by red tape. Her platform focuses on unleashing the Commonwealth’s energy potential—specifically natural gas—to create jobs and lower energy costs. She views the state's energy resources not as a liability, but as a strategic asset that can fund schools and infrastructure without raising taxes.

4. The "Underdog" Who Delivers

Stacy Garrity has been underestimated her entire life, yet she consistently wins and never gives up. In 2020, she was outspent by a massive margin but won by connecting directly with voters. In 2024, she secured a landslide re-election. She connects with the rural farmer, the suburban parent, and the union worker because she is one of them. She isn’t a polished product of a political machine; she is a grit-and-grind Pennsylvanian.

The Vision for Governor of this Commonwealth

As Governor, Stacy Garrity will bring a "service-first" mentality to Harrisburg. Her platform includes the following...

Educational Freedom: Empowering parents with school choice and ensuring zip codes don't dictate your child's future and success.

Public Safety: Leveraging her military background to support law enforcement and ensure the streets are safe for all who live in this beautiful Commonwealth.

Economic Competitiveness: Cutting the corporate net income tax and reducing regulations to stop businesses from fleeing to Ohio or Florida and instead they will invest here at home in Pennsylvania, creating more jobs.

In Conclusion:

A "Woman of Valor" does not fear the difficult path. Stacy Garrity has patrolled the desert, managed global supply chains, and safeguarded the state’s billions. She has the discipline of a soldier, the acumen of a businesswoman, and the heart of a public servant. For a Pennsylvania that needs to be tough, smart, and prosperous, Stacy Garrity isn't just a candidate; she is the gold star standard. 🇺🇸

Challenger

Classified as favoring data center regulation. Notably his GOP opponent Stacy Garrity backs a pause - Shapiro is to her right on this axis. Limited on AI safety and regulation, moderate on data center opposition, limited public voice on AI.

During his time as attorney general, Governor Shapiro partnered with local law enforcement to take thousands of illegal guns off the street, fought to close the ghost gun loophole, and launched initiatives to go after gun trafficking and illegal transfers.

Governor Shapiro believes all Pennsylvanians should have the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed – and that is what he has worked to deliver: from creating jobs and putting money back in people’s pockets, to investing in law enforcement and community organizations to improve public safety, to delivering historic funding for our kids’ education, to protecting our freedoms and our democracy. Under Josh Shapiro’s leadership, we have invested more in public education than ever before, hired hundreds of new law enforcement officers, created thousands of new jobs, and put money back in people’s pockets.

Krawchuk, a seasoned Libertarian standard-bearer, brings decades of political experience to the ticket. A three-time Libertarian gubernatorial candidate — having run in 1998, 2002, and 2018 — he has shattered records with each successive campaign, earning 49,229 votes in his most recent bid, then a record for any Libertarian gubernatorial candidate in Pennsylvania history. Beyond politics, Krawchuk is the founder and president of Amendment 16 Ltd., a 35-year-old information technology consulting firm, and has been a professional computer programmer since 1970. He holds a B.S. in Physics from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and is the lead inventor of three U.S. patents for a novel integrated database management system. He is also the author of Atlas Snubbed, a political satire sequel to Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged, and hosted The Pennsylvania Project, a weekly talk radio program on WWDB in Philadelphia that aired 246 episodes.

Governor Josh Shapiro is seeking reelection in 2026 alongside Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis. First elected governor in 2022, Shapiro has focused his administration on economic opportunity, education, public safety, infrastructure, and protecting Pennsylvanians' rights and freedoms. His campaign emphasizes continuing to “get stuff done” and moving Pennsylvania forward. (Source: https://joshshapiro.org/)

The Republican Party of Pennsylvania (PA GOP) proudly endorses Stacy Garrity for Governor and Jason Richey for Lieutenant Governor as they work to bring new leadership to the commonwealth.