As Trump’s allies continue working to rig the system and gerrymander their states, Pennsylvania’s role in these midterms has only grown – and Governor Shapiro is fighting to win.

Governor Shapiro is investing in and building a strong Pennsylvania Democratic Party that can win up and down the ballot this November and beyond.

PENNSYLVANIA – Governor Josh Shapiro has been clear: these midterm elections will be a referendum on the chaos, cruelty, and corruption coming from Washington, DC – and he is fighting to elect Democrats up and down the ballot this November.

Governor Shapiro understands the stakes of the midterm elections and is proud to endorse strong Democratic leaders in Pennsylvania’s four critical Congressional districts – leaders who are ready to win and go to Washington to deliver for Pennsylvania families and stand up to Donald Trump and his corrupt Administration.

This past week, the Governor invited and convened Pennsylvania’s Democratic Congressional delegation to discuss the importance of winning up and down the ballot this November and the power Pennsylvanians have to flip the U.S. House of Representatives. So far this election cycle, Governor Shapiro has invested over $1.5 million in the organizing work and party infrastructure the Pennsylvania Democratic Party needs to win up and down the ballot in November and beyond.

In the face of this Administration’s threats to our freedoms and our democracy – and in response to their disastrous policies that have raised costs and cut healthcare in order to benefit those at the very top, Pennsylvania is ready to stand up and fight back.

See below for each of Governor Shapiro’s endorsements in Pennsylvania’s four competitive U.S. House races and the Democratic candidates’ focus on working with the Governor to win in November:

Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District: Bob Harvie

“Bob Harvie is a public servant who has dedicated his career to serving his community – from teaching our kids to delivering for working families all across Bucks County,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “I’ve worked with Bob to get stuff done for Bucks County – from investing in our schools and law enforcement, to creating jobs and economic opportunity. I know Bob’s first vote in Congress will be for a Democrat to serve as Speaker of the House and to advance a legislative agenda that helps Pennsylvania and stands up against the chaos, cruelty, and corruption of Donald Trump. I’m proud to endorse Bob in this race, and I know he will be a partner in continuing to deliver for Pennsylvania families in Congress.”

“It’s an honor to have the support of Governor Shapiro, who knows what it means to actually get things done for Pennsylvanians,” said Bob Harvie. “Unlike Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick – who likes to say one thing at home only to fall in line with Trump and his party bosses in Washington – Governor Shapiro and I know a thing or two about delivering real results and fighting for working families.This is one of the most important congressional races in the entire country, and Bucks and Montgomery voters have a chance to reject Donald Trump, Brian Fitzpatrick, and a broken Washington that is pushing the American Dream further out of reach. I look forward to joining Governor Shapiro out on the campaign trail and flipping this seat in November.”

Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District: Bob Brooks

“Bob Brooks is a firefighter who has spent his life running towards danger and showing up on our worst days to protect Pennsylvanians and keep our families safe – and he is the fighter our friends and neighbors all across the Lehigh Valley deserve in Washington,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “Throughout his career, Bob has worked hard for the men and women of organized labor – standing up for higher wages, better healthcare, and safer working conditions. Bob Brooks presents a stark contrast to the current Congressman – who has raised our costs, cut our healthcare, and attacked our freedoms. We need Bob in Congress to be my partner in delivering for Pennsylvanians. Bob has always had my back – and I am proud to endorse him in this race and stand with him in the fight to make life more affordable and get stuff done for our communities.”

“I’ve gotten to know Governor Shapiro through my work fighting for better wages, better healthcare, and safer working conditions for firefighters,” said Bob Brooks. “I’ve seen his commitment to improving life for regular people up close, especially through his leadership in expanding PTSI coverage for first responders. Governor Shapiro’s knack for bringing people together is why he’s so deeply trusted in our state, and his endorsement is a powerful vote of confidence in our campaign. I’m grateful to have his support as we keep up the fight for the families and communities we both serve.”

Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District: Paige Cognetti

“Mayor Paige Cognetti has been a fighter for Scranton – taking on corruption, making government faster and more efficient, and bringing people together to get stuff done for hard working families,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “Paige restored trust in city hall by working hard for the communities she serves – and I know that’s the approach to public service she will bring to Congress. I know Paige will continue to be my partner in getting stuff done for Pennsylvanians – and I’m proud to endorse her in this campaign to win and go to Congress to protect our freedoms and deliver for NEPA families.”

“I’m incredibly proud to have the support of Governor Josh Shapiro, who has shown that government can actually get things done when our leaders prioritize the people they serve instead of their own self interest,” said Paige Cognetti. “In Congress, I will take on the corruption in Washington that has led to a cost of living crisis which has put the American dream out of reach for so many in our community. I look forward to partnering with Governor Shapiro to lower costs for families in Northeastern Pennsylvania and give them a government that works as hard as they do.”

Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District: Janelle Stelson

“Pennsylvanians all across the district deserve a representative in Washington who will actually fight to get stuff done for working families, which is why I’m proud to endorse Janelle Stelson,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “Janelle is an outsider who shows up and listens to her community – that’s exactly what she’s done for decades right here in Central Pennsylvania, and it’s what she’ll do in Congress. I’m proud to stand with Janelle in this campaign to win and keep working together to make life more affordable and get stuff done for our communities.” 

“I’m honored to receive the endorsement of Governor Josh Shapiro, who is working every day to make life more affordable in Central Pennsylvania,” said Janelle Stelson. “Unlike Congressman Scott Perry, who supports the tariff taxes that are raising our prices, I’m running for Congress to lower costs and actually deliver for working families alongside Governor Shapiro. I’m grateful for his support and look forward to being out on the trail campaigning with him.”

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