Voters Split on Shapiro Presidential Run

Likely Pennsylvania voters are split on the possibility of Governor Josh Shapiro running for president in 2028. Wide partisan gaps exist, with two thirds of Democrats favoring a run and seven in 10 Republicans opposing one. Independents — like the electorate as a whole — are evenly divided. Thinking about the possibility that Josh Shapiro may run for president in 2028, do you personally want him to run for president or not?  Want him to run  Don't know/refused  Do not want him to run

Note: Poll was conducted from September 15 to 21, 2026. Responses shown here have margins of error ranging from 3.2 to 10 percentage points. Percentages may not add to 100 due to rounding.
Chart: Joe Yerardi / StaffSource: Philadelphia Inquirer/New York Times/Siena University poll