Josh Shapiro

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro, challenger Garrity remain aligned on Israel in midterm debate

Although the candidates shared similar perspectives on Israel during Wednesday’s debate, they clashed on numerous other topics, including the death penalty, voter identification, taxes, and tariffs.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers the keynote speech during the AI Horizons Summit at Bakery Square on September 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, Ambler, Pennsylvania, July 29, 2024.

No. 23: Josh Shapiro: A rising Democratic heavyweight putting his Jewish identity front and center

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro takes the stage at an election rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, in Philadelphia, last week. Shapiro can show that he isn’t backing down from his lifelong mission of helping Jews and others in need, says the writer.

Pennsylvania man arrested for alleged antisemitic threats against Gov. Josh Shapiro

Pa. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity speaks during a visit to Coffee Inclusive in Pittston, Pa., Aug. 14, 2025.

Josh Shapiro to face Stacy Garrity in Pennsylvania governor race


Kamala's electoral price was not choosing Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as VP - opinion

The Democratic Party must now decide whether to continue paying it through strategic missteps and moral ambiguity about virulently anti-Israel and antisemitic factions of its party.

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro appears at a presidential campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Editor's Notes: Kamala’s mistake: Ignoring Josh Shapiro cost her the White House

The missed opportunity, a Jewish VP candidate that might have changed the game.

 (L-R): US vice presidential nominee Josh Shapiro and sitting US Vice President Kamala Harris.

In 24 hours, Philadelphia synagogue targeted by antisemitic arson, burglary and vandalism

The synagogue, which is one of the oldest in the US, was subjected to three separate incidents over a few days.

 Aftermath of vandalism at Mikveh Israel synagogue, including arson, a dumpster fire, and an attempted break-in of the office of Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia

No. 2: Josh Shapiro: Pennsylvania's Jewish governor

Rep. Josh Shapiro, a proud observant Jew and Zionist, was in the race to become Kamala Harris's running mate - a position he lost to Tim Walz.

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Why will Josh Shapiro not be vice president? - opinion

American Jews must understand that this gathering attack is aimed at them.

 GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA Josh Shapiro, along with other delegates, takes part in the roll call during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, on Tuesday.

Josh Shapiro: ‘Donald Trump is obsessed with me’

“He’s someone who has routinely peddled antisemitic tropes like this," Shapiro said.

 Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro greets the crowd before the start of a campaign rally at t the Liacouras Center at Temple University, Philadelphia, Aug. 6, 2024.

Biden faces DNC speech backlash, Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination

Harris-Walz platform on Israel explained • Uncommitted delegates tell Harris to make changes on Israel stance • Anti-Israel protests outside of DNC venue

 DNC kicks off as anti and pro-Israel protesters demonstrate in Chicago, August 19, 2024.

Josh Shapiro says antisemitism played ‘no role’ in his not getting picked as Kamala Harris’ VP pick

Critics of the effort called it antisemitic, but Shapiro told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that antisemitism was not a factor in Harris’ decision to choose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over him.

 U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Florida Democrat, chats with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at the Florida delegation breakfast at the Democratic National Convention, Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024.

Trump: This is the most dangerous time to be a Jew ‘since the Holocaust’

“What’s happening with Israel and Jewish people, there has never been a more dangerous time since the Holocaust if you happen to be Jewish in America,” Trump told crowds

 Former US President Donald Trump speaks at a rally outside Schnecksville Fire Hall, in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, April 13, 2024.

Did Trump sabotage Josh Shapiro's VP bid? Unpacking the real reasons - opinion

Trump's alleged role in Josh Shapiro's VP bid is questioned. Discover the real reasons behind Shapiro's rejection, from internal party politics to a damaging scandal.

 PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR Josh Shapiro joins US Vice President Kamala Harris as she visits Philadelphia, last month, before President Joe Biden dropped his bid for reelection.