Poll shows Shapiro leading Garrity 54-33% in Pennsylvania governor race

A recent Franklin & Marshall College poll shows Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro leading Republican challenger Stacy Garrity 54% to 33%, with 9% of likely voters undecided, according to whp580.iheart.com and wrak.iheart.com.

The survey, which included 782 likely voters, found Shapiro is viewed favorably by 53% of respondents, while only 22% have a favorable view of Garrity. About 42% of likely voters said they haven't heard enough about Garrity to form an opinion, as reported by Local 21 News.

Shapiro's job performance as governor is rated "excellent" or "good" by 44% of likely voters, while 48% rate it as "fair" or "poor." The poll also highlighted voter concerns, with 52% expressing concern about widespread voter fraud and 61% believing automated license plate readers threaten civil liberties.

Additionally, 70% of likely voters think the state should do more to encourage vaccinations. Voter engagement appears high, with 85% of respondents certain to vote in the November election.

The poll also found that 48% of registered voters believe Pennsylvania is on the wrong track, while 37% think the state is headed in the right direction. These findings provide insight into the political landscape as the election approaches, with Shapiro maintaining a strong position.