Shapiro declared winner, earns second term as governor
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Gov. Josh Shapiro has won a second term, the Associated Press reported shortly after polls closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
In an interview with the Center Square, Shapiro said it was a special day for him, noting he was able to vote with family and encouraged Pennsylvanians to get to the polls, too.
"There is so much at stake," he said at Rydal West Elementary School in Montgomery County. "I want to respectfully ask you for your vote for me for governor. And I want to respectfully ask you to exercise that power that you have to protect our democracy, protect our commonwealth, and our country, and use that power today for good and go vote."
Shapiro, a Montgomery County Democrat, was first elected governor in 2022 after twice serving as the state's Attorney General. He faced Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity in the governor's race on Tuesday.
"Pennsylvania, with your vision and your votes, you declared that we are ready to keep getting stuff done and moving this Commonwealth forward. Tonight, you declared that we are ready to keep delivering results -- and that we reject the chaos, cruelty, and corruption in Washington, D.C.," Shapiro said. "Over the last four years, we've gotten a lot done -- growing our economy, making our communities safer, investing in our kids' education, and protecting our freedoms and democracy. I could not be more humbled and grateful for the opportunity to keep serving as your Governor -- and I am ready to keep fighting and delivering for you every single day. Thank you, Pennsylvania."