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May 22, 2026

Governor Josh Shapiro Kicks Off the General Election, Hits the Campaign Trail Day One to Support Paige Cognetti

Governor Shapiro is fighting to flip Pennsylvania’s four key Congressional seats and put a check on Donald Trump’s chaos, cruelty, and corruption

PENNSYLVANIA – Governor Josh Shapiro hit the ground running this week – energizing Pennsylvanians after several big wins across the Commonwealth at a primary night rally and kicking off the general election by rallying voters with PA-08 Democratic House Congressional candidate and Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti.

On Tuesday, Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis kicked off the general election with a show of strength and momentum in Bucks County. Governor Shapiro and Lt. Governor Davis laid out the stakes of the midterms and their commitment to elect strong Democratic leaders up and down the ballot this November.

In Tuesday’s primaries, Pennsylvania Democrats nominated the Governor’s four endorsed Congressional candidates in the Commonwealth’s key competitive seats. 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.

On Wednesday, Governor Shapiro hit the road – starting Day One of the general election in Wyoming, PA to meet voters and rally support for Mayor Paige Cognetti, who will deliver for Pennsylvania families and stand up to Donald Trump and his corrupt Administration.

See below what Pennsylvanians are reading and watching this week about Governor Shapiro’s kick-off for the general election:

The Philadelphia Inquirer: Bucks County is ready to be the center of the political universe (again)

Bucks County Herald: At The Fuge in Warminster, Shapiro launches Democrats’ November campaign

CBS: Shapiro: Voters “Sick and Tired” of Pres. Trump’s Chaos

CBS 3: Coverage of Primary Election Night Rally

PHL17: Governor Josh Shapiro Accepts Democratic Nomination in Bucks County

Times Leader: On first day of General Election campaign, Cognetti and Shapiro meet with NEPA voters

WVIA: Shapiro visits Luzerne County restaurant to boost Cognetti’s congressional candidacy

The Citizens’ Voice: Shapiro, Cognetti campaign in Wyoming

Fox 56: Cognetti campaigns with Shapiro in Luzerne Co. as general election begins

WNEP: Governor Shapiro endorses Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti at Wyoming campaign event

WILK: Shapiro backs Cognetti congressional bid in Wyoming campaign stop

See below what Pennsylvanians are sharing on social media about Governor Shapiro’s primary election night rally:

@itsjohnwalsh: “No one’s coming to do this for us” 🇺🇸 let’s make #America250 mean something 🗳️👏 #vote #pennsylvania #2026 #midterms

@figi.rated: Let’s “get s**t done” with @joshshapiropa and Democrats this year.

The room was filled with the best energy ever.

@chanteecreates: Mind you, @governorshapiro walked out to JAY-Z! We had a great time at the Primary Watch Party! It’s always a good time when you can hear what our elected officials are doing to help Pennsylvania become more blue and how we can make our state even better! The Primaries are STEP ONE! Let’s Get Sh!t Done in November! #gsd #paelections #primarynight #padems

@curveswithcoffee: Subscription RENEWED!!!!! 🗳️💙

Pennsylvania let’s continue to get S!$T done!!!!

Grateful to be apart of this primary watch party celebration. If you’re from PA you know how much we appreciate our Governor! Ya boy works hard!

#PhillyvsEverybody! #PAGovernor

@misha_inspires: Just me and my Hannah Montana life #votingday #hannahmontana #creator

@styledbykey: @governorshapiro is just that guy!!! #Govshapiro #politics #democracy

@theclasscouple: Pennsylvania needs leadership that is willing to put the common good ahead of personal gain and special interest. The Shapiro-Davis team is ready for a second term that can deliver policy and results for every Pennsylvanian. #teamshapiro

@farahstacy: This past Sunday I has the honor to chat with @governorshapiro up in Allentown at the Fiesta on Hamilton celebration. We talked about the importance of protecting the Latino community, supporting us and having our backs through and through. Not only was it surreal to think that little old me was just hanging out with our Governor but that we have a governor that understands the importance speaking to the community and showing up for us. #pennsylvania #latina #latinapride #governorshapiro

@koryaversa: Pennsylvania is fired up! 💙🔥 PA Governor Shapiro just set the tone for the fall and the energy in that room was unreal.

Primary is done. Now we go to work. 🗳️💪

The whole ballot matters this November. It’s a historic time to pull off a blue trifecta.

Up and down the ballot, Pennsylvania, we show up. Now let’s go! 💙

#pennsylvania #electionday #philadelphia #vote #bluewave

@hotgirlinterrupted: @Josh Shapiro consistently delivers for all Pennsylvanians and when we reelect him in November, he will continue to do so 🩵🗳️ #vote #gotv #pa #pennsylvania #hotgirlinterrupted

@theelisanicole: Governor Josh Shapiro walking out to Jay Z was epic! What a night at the Pennsylvania Primary Night Celebration! Recap loading!

@joshshapiropa

@teamshapiro

#joshshapiro#teamshapiro#pennsylvaniaprimary#theelisanicole

@theclasscouple: When you’re on the ballot with your favorite governor and you get to tell him you won!

@the_emmyaward: Why thank you Mr Governor! @governorshapiro we’re going for anther term and dare I say farther one day?

Happy to support a historic candidate who passed the Crown Act and upholds women’s right to choose. And my choice is Shapiro.

Thank you @heymayorlyn and team Shapiro for the invite! See you soon 💙

@healthy.happy.toni and @growthwithta: That’s our governor, Pennsylvania 💙👏

@joshshapiropa @governorshapiro @teamshapiro

#election #governor #voteforshapiro #gsd

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