The 2022 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the

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and

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. Democratic state attorney general

Josh Shapiro Joshua David Shapiro (born June 20, 1973) is an American politician and attorney who has served as the Pennsylvania Attorney General since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the governor-elect of Pennsylvania. Raised in Montgomery ...

easily defeated

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state senator

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to succeed term-limited incumbent Democratic governor

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. Primaries were held on May 17, 2022. Shapiro won the Democratic nomination after running unopposed and Mastriano won the Republican nomination with 44% of the vote. Mastriano's nomination drew attention due to his far-right political views. Shapiro defeated Mastriano by almost 15 points, a margin consistent with most polls. Shapiro scored the largest margin for a non-incumbent candidate for governor since 1946, and his victory marked the first time since 1844 that the Democratic Party won three consecutive gubernatorial elections in Pennsylvania. Shapiro also made history by earning the most votes of any gubernatorial candidate in the state's history, garnering just over three million votes. Austin Davis was elected Lieutenant Governor, and became the second African-American elected to statewide office in the state's history, following

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in 2020. Shapiro's large margin of victory has been widely credited with

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down-ballot Democrats in concurrent elections.

Democratic primary

Governor

Campaign

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ran unopposed and was described as the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee by ''

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'' and the ''Pennsylvania Capital-Star'' early in the campaign, with the ''Capital-Star'' reporting that efforts to recruit a primary challenger to the left of Shapiro (who is considered a progressive by the paper) had failed.

Candidates

=Nominee

= *

(2017–present), former member of the

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(2012–2017), former state representative for HD-153 (2005–2012)

=Failed to qualify for ballot access

= * Tega Swann, Christian minister

=Declined

= *

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, U.S. representative for

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(2019present) and former U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district (20152019) ''( running for re-election)'' *

John Fetterman John Karl Fetterman (born August 15, 1969) is an American politician who is the United States senator-elect from Pennsylvania. A member of the Democratic Party, he has also served as the 34th lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania since 2019. Fe ...

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(2019–present), candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2016 ''( ran for the U.S. Senate)'' *

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(2016present) * Sara Innamorato, state representative for the 21st legislative district (2019present) * Joe Torsella, former

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(2017–2021)

Endorsements

Results

Lieutenant governor

Candidates

= Nominee

= * Austin Davis, state representative from the 35th district (2018–present)

= Eliminated in primary

= *

Brian Sims Brian Kendall Sims (born September 16, 1978) is an American politician, activist and attorney. A Democrat, he was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 182nd district from 2013 until 2022. Sims is also a lawyer and advoca ...

, state representative from the 182nd district (2012–present) * Ray Sosa, candidate for

in 2018

= Declined

= *

Elizabeth Fiedler Elizabeth A. Fiedler (born July 18, 1980) is an American politician who serves as a Democratic representative for the 184th district of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Early life and career Fiedler was born on July 18, 1980, in ...

, state representative for the 184th legislative district (2019present) *David Highfield,

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activist and reporter for KDKA–TV *

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, Banking Commissioner of Pennsylvania (2006–2014) ''( ran unsuccessfully for Congress)'' * Michelle Kenney, activist for

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and mother of Antwon Rose *

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, state representative for the 181st legislative district (2019present) ''( ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate, endorsed Shapiro)'' * Joe Torsella, former

(2017–2021)

= Withdrew

= * Patty Kim, state representative for the 103rd legislative district (2013–present),

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City Council member (2006–2012) ''(running for re-election)'' * Mark Pinsley, Lehigh County controller (2019–present) ''( running for State Senate)''

Endorsements

Results

Republican primary

In the Republican primary, leading candidates included former Congressman

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, Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale, political strategist

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, former U.S. Attorney William McSwain, State Senator

and former Delaware County Councilmember Dave White. Several key issues, such as

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, natural gas exploration in PA, and tax reform, were early themes in the Pennsylvania GOP debates before the primary election, while voting laws in the Commonwealth were a later topic of debate. Due to his support for overturning the results of the

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and his role in the January 6 U.S. Capitol attack, many Republicans expressed concern about Mastriano's ability to win the general election. As a result, the party encouraged other candidates to drop out to allow for an alternative to Mastriano to gain traction. On May 12, president pro tempore of the

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dropped out and endorsed Barletta. On May 14, former President

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endorsed Mastriano. On May 12, ''

'' reported that former U.S. Representative Melissa Hart would also drop out and endorse Barletta. Mastriano won the primary anyway with almost 44% of the vote, defeating his nearest competitor, Barletta, by over 23 points. ''

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'' reported in mid-June that Mastriano had been aided in the primary by the Pennsylvania Democratic Party and Shapiro's campaign with an ad equating him to Trump. Shapiro defended the move, saying the ad demonstrated the contrast between him and Mastriano as part of the general election campaign. The ''Times'' saw it as part of a nationwide strategy to gain easier opponents in November.

Governor

Candidates

= Nominee

= *

, State senator from SD-33 (2019–present) and candidate for PA-13 in 2018

= Eliminated in primary

= *

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from PA-11 (2011–2019), Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018 * Joe Gale, Member of the

(2016–present), candidate for

in 2018 *

, Vice-chair of the

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* William McSwain,

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for the

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(2018–2021) * Dave White, Member of the Delaware County Council (2012–2017) * Nche Zama, cardiothoracic surgeon

= Withdrew

= *, CEO of the

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Chamber of Business & Industry (2014–present), Chief of staff to Lieutenant Governor

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(2011–2014) ''(running for

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)'' *

, state senator from

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(1999–present), President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate (2020–present) ''(endorsed Barletta)'' * Melissa Hart,

from

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(2001–2007), state senator from District 40 (1991–2001) ''(endorsed Barletta)'' *, State Senator from

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(2017–present) *Jason Monn, former mayor of Corry (2015–2016) ''( ran for State Representative)'' *Jason Richey, attorney at K&L Gates ''(endorsed McSwain)'' *

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, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (2015–2020), state representative from HD-28 (2001–2020), candidate for

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in 2018 *Shawn Berger, restaurant owner *John Ventre, Westmoreland County Republican Committeeman

=Declined

= *

Ryan Aument Ryan P. Aument (born December 16, 1976) is an American politician and Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 36th district. Prior to his election to the State Senate in 2014, he served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of ...

, state senator for the 36th senatorial district (2015–present) * Jeff Bartos, businessman and nominee for

in 2018 ('' ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate'') *

, former

(2011–2015) (''endorsed Barletta'') * Laureen Cummings, former

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commissioner and Republican nominee for

Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district is represented by Democrat Conor Lamb. The district encompasses the entirety of Beaver County, a small portion of southwestern Butler County, and all parts of Allegheny County not part of the 18th ...

in 2012 * Brian Fitzpatrick, U.S. Representative from

Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district Pennsylvania's first congressional district includes all of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Bucks County and a sliver of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania. It has been represented by Brian Fitzpatrick (Am ...

(2019–present) * Daniel J. Hilferty, former CEO of

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* Mike Kelly, U.S. Representative from

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(2011–present) ('' running for re-election'') * Dan Laughlin, state senator for the 49th senatorial district (2017–present) * Paul Mango, businessman and candidate for

in 2018 *

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, U.S. Representative from

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(2019–present) (''running for re-election, endorsed Barletta'') *

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, state representative for the 46th legislative district (2015–present) ('' running for re-election'') *

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, U.S. Senator

Debates and forums

Endorsements

Polling

;Graphical summary

Results

Lieutenant governor

Candidates

= Nominee

= *

Carrie DelRosso Carrie A. Lewis DelRosso (born ) is an American politician and businesswoman who served one term as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 33rd district from 2021 to 2022. She was the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Gove ...

, state representative for HD-33 (2021–present), Member of Oakmont Borough Council (2018–2021)

= Eliminated in primary

= * Jerry Carnicella, candidate for state representative for HD-72 in 2018 and 2020 and for state senator in SD-35 in 2016 *

Jeff Coleman Jeff Coleman (born July 4, 1975) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Background Coleman was born to a Filipino American family at Whidbey Island Naval Base in Washington in 1975. In the 1980s his family ...

, State representative for HD-60 (2001–2004), founder of Churchill Strategies * Teddy Daniels, candidate for

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* Russ Diamond, State representative for HD-102 (2015–present) * Chris Frye, Mayor of

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(2019–present) * Angela Grant, School director for the

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(2019–present) *

Rick Saccone Richard Saccone (born February 14, 1958) is an American educator and politician who represented Pennsylvania's 39th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019. A Republican, he was his party's nominee for the March ...

, State representative for HD-39 (2011–2019), nominee for

Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district was a district including the city of Pittsburgh and parts of surrounding suburbs. A variety of working class and majority black suburbs located to the east of the city were included, such as McKeesport ...

in 2018 * Clarice Schillinger,

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of Back to School PA PAC

Declined

* Brandon Flood, former secretary of the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons (2019–2021) ''(Endorsed Coleman)''

Endorsements

Results

Libertarian nomination

The Libertarian Party nominees qualified for the general election ballot on August 1.

Governor

Nominee

* Matt Hackenburg, aerospace computer engineer

Eliminated in board vote

* Nicole Shultz, auditor of Windsor Township, York County (2022–present) and treasurer of the

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(2021–2022) (''originally ran for Lieutenant Governor; running as the Keystone nominee for Lieutenant Governor'')

Withdrew

* Joe Soloski, public accountant and nominee for state representative from the 81st district in 2018 and state treasurer in

(''running as the Keystone nominee'')

Lieutenant governor

Nominee

* Tim McMaster, IT analyst, farmer, and nominee for state senator from the 48th district in

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Withdrew

* Nicole Shultz, auditor of Windsor Township, York County (2022–present) and treasurer of the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania (2021–2022) (''ran for Governor'')

Green convention

The Green Party nominees qualified for the general election ballot on August 1.

Governor

Nominee

* Christina DiGiulio, environmental activist and former

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Withdrew

* Christina Olson, small business owner and co-chair of the

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Lieutenant governor

Nominee

*Michael Bagdes-Canning, mayor of Cherry Valley (2022–present), former member of the Cherry Valley

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(1989–2022), and nominee for state representative from the 64th district in 2016 and

Independent and other parties

Governor

Nominee

*Joe Soloski ( Keystone nominee), public accountant and Libertarian nominee for state representative from the 81st district in 2018 and state treasurer in

(''originally ran as a Libertarian'')

Withdrew

*Eddie Wenrich (Independent), store manager ('' ran for state representative'')

Lieutenant governor

Nominee

* Nicole Shultz (Keystone nominee), auditor of Windsor Township, York County (2022–present) and treasurer of the Keystone Party of Pennsylvania (2022–present) (''originally ran as a Libertarian for lieutenant governor and later governor'')

General election

Campaign

Attorney General Josh Shapiro ran a progressive campaign emphasized on protecting abortion rights, voter rights, and raising the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour. On criminal justice issues, Shapiro promised to sign a bill abolishing the death penalty (after previously supporting it), but has also faced criticism from some left-wing voters for adopting a "tough on crime" image. In addition, he has openly feuded with

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, likely to court moderate and swing voters. State Senator Doug Mastriano positioned himself as a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, promoting conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, defense of

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, arming school teachers with firearms, and to disobey COVID-19 safety protocols. Mastriano also drew accusations of

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and for using anti-semitic dogwhistles against Shapiro (who is Jewish). One of Mastriano's most vocal supporters was Andrew Torba, the CEO of far-right social media website Gab, which was the same website where the perpetrator of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting posted before committing the massacre. Torba donated $500 to the Mastriano campaign, and Mastriano himself told the Gab founder in an interview, "Thank god for what you've done." No debate was held during the general election, as Shapiro and Mastriano were unable to come to an agreement on how to debate. In addition, Mastriano did not release his first general election ads until October, while the more well-funded Shapiro had already spent $18.6 million in television broadcasting by that time. These factors, combined with Mastriano's refusal to talk to major media outlets and decision to ban journalists from campaign rallies, severely limited his voter outreach.

Predictions

Endorsements

Polling

;Aggregate polls ;Graphical summary ;Generic Democrat vs. generic Republican

Results

Analysis

Josh Shapiro defeated Doug Mastriano by 14.8%. While this marked a 2.73% Republican swing from 2018, it was still 13.18% larger than Joe Biden's win in the presidential race in Pennsylvania two years earlier, and 9.86% larger than Shapiro's reelection for Attorney General that same year. All counties in the Keystone State voted the exact same way they did in 2018, with Shapiro doing best in heavily populated

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, which is made up of

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and its suburbs,

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(

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), the

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(

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, and Easton), the

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(

Scranton Scranton is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of Lackawanna County. With a population of 76,328 as of the 2020 U.S. census, Scranton is the largest city in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Wyoming V ...

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, and Hazelton), the

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(

and

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), Erie County in the northwest corner, and finally,

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in the southwest. Doug Mastriano, meanwhile, piled up large margins in Pennsylvania's rural counties, but also won some populous places like Butler,

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, and Westmoreland counties near Pittsburgh. He also carried Lancaster, including the counties contained (either fully or partially) within his State Senate district, namely Adams,

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and

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. Except for Adams and Franklin counties, Lancaster and York were once again carried by single digits by the Republican gubernatorial candidate just like 2018, as Mastriano's extremist views likely turned off moderate Republicans in these areas.

Voter demographics

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. The voter survey is based on exit polls completed by 2,657 voters in person as well as by phone.

Notes

;Partisan clients

References

External links

;Official campaign websites for gubernatorial candidates
Christina DiGiulio (G) for Governor

Matt Hackenburg (L) for Governor

Doug Mastriano (R) for Governor

Josh Shapiro (D) for Governor

Joe Soloski (K) for Governor
;Official campaign websites for lieutenant gubernatorial candidates
Michael Bagdes-Canning (G) for Lieutenant Governor

Carrie DelRosso (R) for Lieutenant Governor

Tim McMaster (L) for Lieutenant Governor

Nicole Shultz (K) for Lieutenant Governor
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