Born June 20, 1973, in Kansas City, Missouri, Shapiro moved to Pennsylvania early in life. He graduated from the University of Rochester and the University of Virginia School of Law. He entered public service as a Montgomery County Commissioner, later serving as Pennsylvania Attorney General (2017–2023).
Elected governor in 2022, Shapiro has focused on bipartisan governance, investing in infrastructure, expanding healthcare access, and strengthening public education. He’s widely viewed as a moderate Democrat emphasizing practical solutions and coalition-building.
Moderate Democrat
Fiscal ConservativeFiscal Progressive
Social ConservativeSocial Liberal
EstablishmentPopulist
HawkishDovish
Achievements
- Oversaw major infrastructure rebuilding projects statewide
- Expanded Medicaid and improved access to behavioral healthcare
- Increased education funding and teacher pay across districts
- Launched public safety and gun violence prevention initiatives
Controversies
- Criticized by conservatives for gun safety and regulation policies
- Opposition over budget expansions for social programs
- Accusations of executive overreach tied to pandemic-era measures
Top Donors
Bloomberg LP — $1,010,850
AFSCME — $1,000,000
National Education Association — $956,566
Pennsylvania Association for Justice — $900,000
SEIU — $750,000
Recent Elections
2022 Margin D +14%