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2026 Pennsylvania Governor and Lieutenant Governor — General Election · November 3, 2026
Filed running mate: Josh Shapiro
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Official result name: AUSTIN DAVIS
Certified primary votes: 1,072,694
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Official result name: AUSTIN DAVIS
Office: Lieutenant Governor
Party: Democratic
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A first-generation college graduate, he began pursuing a career in public service after earning a political science degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Austin started his career in Allegheny County government, spearheading the county’s vision and transition teams and worked to create the county’s first violence prevention office. By age 21, the Tribune-Review called him “a veteran at the politics of helping others.”
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A first-generation college graduate, he began pursuing a career in public service after earning a political science degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Austin started his career in Allegheny County government, spearheading the county’s vision and transition teams and worked to create the county’s first violence prevention office. By age 21, the Tribune-Review called him “a veteran at the politics of helping others.”
In 2018, Lieutenant Governor Davis successfully ran for the state House of Representatives. He became the first western Pennsylvania African-American to serve as state representative outside the City of Pittsburgh, eventually being elected by his legislative colleagues as the leader of the Allegheny County House Democratic Delegation.
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In 2018, Lieutenant Governor Davis successfully ran for the state House of Representatives. He became the first western Pennsylvania African-American to serve as state representative outside the City of Pittsburgh, eventually being elected by his legislative colleagues as the leader of the Allegheny County House Democratic Delegation.
In 2022, he successfully ran for and won the nomination for lieutenant governor alongside then-Attorney General Josh Shapiro, winning all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties in a three-way primary. He was subsequently elected as Pennsylvania’s 35th and first African-American lieutenant governor. In addition, he is our nation’s youngest sitting lieutenant governor.
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In 2022, he successfully ran for and won the nomination for lieutenant governor alongside then-Attorney General Josh Shapiro, winning all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties in a three-way primary. He was subsequently elected as Pennsylvania’s 35th and first African-American lieutenant governor. In addition, he is our nation’s youngest sitting lieutenant governor.
As lieutenant governor, he serves as President of the Pennsylvania Senate. Additionally, he chairs the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Governor’s Local Government Advisory Committee, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Council, the Pennsylvania Advisory Council for Inclusive Procurement, and the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Aerospace States Association. He also serves as co-chair on the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission.
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As lieutenant governor, he serves as President of the Pennsylvania Senate. Additionally, he chairs the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Governor’s Local Government Advisory Committee, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Council, the Pennsylvania Advisory Council for Inclusive Procurement, and the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Aerospace States Association. He also serves as co-chair on the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission.
His steadfast commitment to providing second chances to deserving individuals, has resulted in a modernization of Pennsylvania’s Board of Pardons. During his tenure, Lieutenant Governor Davis oversaw the launch of a fully online pardons application system, an increase in staffing to help process a record number of applications, and holding a record number of hearings over the course of his tenure as the board chair.
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His steadfast commitment to providing second chances to deserving individuals, has resulted in a modernization of Pennsylvania’s Board of Pardons. During his tenure, Lieutenant Governor Davis oversaw the launch of a fully online pardons application system, an increase in staffing to help process a record number of applications, and holding a record number of hearings over the course of his tenure as the board chair.
Along with service to Pennsylvania, Lieutenant Governor Davis also served as chair of the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association (DLGA) and a member of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA).
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Along with service to Pennsylvania, Lieutenant Governor Davis also served as chair of the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association (DLGA) and a member of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA).
Now, when children in Pennsylvania go to school, they can get free breakfast and there are more mental health counselors and resources available when they need them. When those students graduate from high school, they have more opportunities to chart their own course – whether in the workforce, through an apprenticeship program, or in college – and their communities are safer and more prosperous.
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Now, when children in Pennsylvania go to school, they can get free breakfast and there are more mental health counselors and resources available when they need them. When those students graduate from high school, they have more opportunities to chart their own course – whether in the workforce, through an apprenticeship program, or in college – and their communities are safer and more prosperous.
He previously served as Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, and State Representative. From seeing his parents serve others – his father in the Navy and as the local pediatrician and his mother as an educator – to marrying his high-school sweetheart, Lori, and raising four children in the community and traditions they grew up in, to a career fighting for the people of Pennsylvania, Governor Shapiro’s life has been grounded in faith, family, and public service.
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He previously served as Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, and State Representative. From seeing his parents serve others – his father in the Navy and as the local pediatrician and his mother as an educator – to marrying his high-school sweetheart, Lori, and raising four children in the community and traditions they grew up in, to a career fighting for the people of Pennsylvania, Governor Shapiro’s life has been grounded in faith, family, and public service.
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He also championed efforts to provide $11.5 million to launch the Building Opportunity through Out of School Time (BOOST) program, supporting 46 programs in its first year to give young people in Pennsylvania a safe environment during after-school hours. This is the first ever state program that directed state dollars directly into after school programs in Pennsylvania history.
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He also championed efforts to provide $11.5 million to launch the Building Opportunity through Out of School Time (BOOST) program, supporting 46 programs in its first year to give young people in Pennsylvania a safe environment during after-school hours. This is the first ever state program that directed state dollars directly into after school programs in Pennsylvania history.
Lieutenant Governor Davis championed efforts to re-establish Pennsylvania’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention and won a $4 million competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to expand hospital-based violence intervention programs.
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Lieutenant Governor Davis championed efforts to re-establish Pennsylvania’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention and won a $4 million competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to expand hospital-based violence intervention programs.
Led distribution of $85 million in Violence Intervention and Prevention grants to more than 130 projects statewide.
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Helped secure a $5 million increase in funding to protect places of worship and community centers.
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Helped secure $60 million in new funding for county 911 services.
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Championed $11.5 million to launch the Building Opportunity through Out of School Time program, supporting 46 programs in its first year.
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Championed efforts that reestablished Pennsylvania's Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
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Won a $4 million U.S. Department of Justice grant to expand hospital-based violence-intervention programs.
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Austin Davis is recorded as making the appointment shown in the official record for what people are saying about the shapiro-davis administration’s 2026-27 budget investments in child care and early learning.
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What People Are Saying About the Shapiro-Davis Administration’s 2026-27 Budget Investments in Child Care and Early Learning
HARRISBURG – The bipartisan 2026-27 budget, which Governor Shapiro signed into law last month, is winning praise from business leaders from across the state for its investments in child care, inc...
As the father of a young child, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is a strong advocate for quality, accessible child care and early learning in Pennsylvania. He was appointed by the Governor to serve as co-chair of the Early Learning Investment Commission (ELIC), a bipartisan commission of business leaders that engages cross-sector stakeholders across the Commonwealth to strengthen Pennsylvania’s workforce and long-term competitiveness through child care innovation.
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Austin Davis is recorded as announcing the official result shown in the official record for lt. gov. austin davis highlights new bipartisan program designed to help police departments solve violent crimes and cold cases, make communities safer.
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Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Highlights New Bipartisan Program Designed to Help Police Departments Solve Violent Crimes and Cold Cases, Make Communities Safer
The 2026-27 budget provides $2.5 million in grant funding to help local law enforcement solve homicides and other violent crimes — funding that will be matched by $1 million in philanthropic doll...
PHILADELPHIA – Today, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis was joined by legislators from both sides of the aisle to highlight new funding in the 2026-27 budget to create the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Program, designed to help local police departments solve cold cases, homicides, and other violent crimes.
“Statewide, violent crime is down 16 percent since we took office,” said Lt. Gov. Davis. “But we can’t truly celebrate, while so many families are still mourning, still grieving, still waiting for justice. That’s why I’m proud to highlight a new investment coming from our bipartisan budget — the VICTIM Program. We’re funding this new program with $2.5 million for grants to local law enforcement, with the intention of helping them solve homicides and other violent crimes.”
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Austin Davis is recorded as announcing the official result shown in the official record for lieutenant governor davis highlights 2026-27 budget investments to reduce violence and keep kids and communities safe.
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Lieutenant Governor Davis Highlights 2026-27 Budget Investments to Reduce Violence and Keep Kids and Communities Safe
The 2026-27 budget continues to invest in programs that help reduce violence, keep communities safe, and give kids safe places to learn, play, and thrive. ... Over the past three years, PCCD has pr...
POTTSTOWN, PA – Today, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis held a roundtable discussion at the YWCA Tri-County Area (YWCA) to highlight how the Shapiro-Davis Administration's 2026-27 budget continues to invest in community-based violence prevention and out-of-school programs that are helping to reduce crime and keep kids and communities safe.
“I’m proud to say I was a Club Kid, spending most afternoons at our local Boys & Girls Club, so I understand how important it is for young people to have safe places they can go to learn and grow,” said Lt. Gov. Davis, chair of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). “Violent crime is down statewide since Governor Shapiro and I took office because we're taking a comprehensive approach to making our communities safer — supporting law enforcement, investing in community-led prevention efforts, caring for victims, and addressing the root causes of violence. Our 2026-27 state budget continues investments in organizations like those who are sitting around this table with me today, so we can keep making progress, because even one life lost to gun violence is one too many.”
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Austin Davis is recorded as announcing the official result shown in the official record for lg austin davis visits hill district to highlight main street matters investment at the historic new granada theater.
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LG Austin Davis Visits Hill District to Highlight Main Street Matters Investment at the Historic New Granada Theater
Austin Davis joined local and community leaders to highlight the completion of phase one and the start of phase two of the historic New Granada Theater’s revitalization, supported with $1 million...
PITTSBURGH, PA – Today in the Hill District, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined local and community leaders to highlight the completion of phase one and the start of phase two of the historic New Granada Theater’s revitalization, supported with $1 million from the Shapiro-Davis Administration’s Main Streets Matters program. The Main Street Matters initiative — signed into law by Governor Shapiro in 2024 — supports physical improvements to communities that are undertaking revitalization to restore downtowns and residential neighborhoods.
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Austin Davis is recorded as making the official appearance shown in the official record for icymi: lieutenant governor davis wraps up “putting more money back in your pockets” tour.
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ICYMI: Lieutenant Governor Davis Wraps Up “Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets” Tour
Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis have delivered seven tax cuts since taking office, which are part of a broader plan to put more money back into the pockets of Pennsylvanians across a...
HARRISBURG, PA – Over the last few weeks, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis has traveled across the Commonwealth on a “Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets” tour to highlight how the Shapiro-Davis Administration is cutting taxes, lowering costs and growing Pennsylvania’s economy.
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Austin Davis is recorded as announcing the official result shown in the official record for lt. gov. austin davis calls for continued state investments to make pennsylvania communities safer and reduce gun violence.
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Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Calls for Continued State Investments to Make Pennsylvania Communities Safer and Reduce Gun Violence
Davis highlighted more than $67 million in Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) funding to Philadelphia organizations over the past three years. ... The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and D...
In Kensington, Lt. Gov. Davis highlighted more than $67 million in Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) funding to Philadelphia organizations over the past three years.
“We’re making progress in reducing gun violence – but even one act of gun violence is one too many,” said Lt. Gov. Davis, who serves as chairman of PCCD. “Today I heard from the leaders of two outstanding organizations – The Lighthouse and Xiente – that are doing the work, day in and day out, to prevent community violence. PCCD recently awarded them $1 million total in VIP funding so they can expand their programming and reach more young people in North Philadelphia and Kensington. What we’re doing is working, and we need to keep making these investments through the state budget.”
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Austin Davis is recorded as making the official appearance shown in the official record for lt. gov. austin davis touts administration’s housing action plan, emphasizes need to increase housing supply to lower costs for pennsylvania families.
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Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Touts Administration’s Housing Action Plan, Emphasizes Need to Increase Housing Supply to Lower Costs for Pennsylvania Families
Sharpsburg, PA – Today, Lt. Governor Austin Davis visited Sharpsburg as part of his statewide "Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets” tour and emphasized the need to build more homes to help ...
Sharpsburg, PA – Today, Lt. Governor Austin Davis visited Sharpsburg as part of his statewide "Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets” tour and emphasized the need to build more homes to help bring down housing costs for Pennsylvania families.
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Austin Davis is recorded as issuing the directive shown in the official record for to mark national crime victims’ rights week, lt. governor davis urges u.s. senate to strengthen federal victims of crime act funding.
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To Mark National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Lt. Governor Davis Urges U.S. Senate to Strengthen Federal Victims of Crime Act Funding
New report finds “Trump’s pardons are costing shooting survivors millions.” ... Harrisburg, PA – At a Capitol rally yesterday to mark National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Lieutenant Gover...
Harrisburg, PA – At a Capitol rally yesterday to mark National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis called on the U.S. Senate to take action on federal legislation that would provide more funding for victims’ service providers, which are struggling under the weight of increased demand and cuts in federal funding.
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Candidate filer ID: 2026C0092
Filer ID: 20170281
Filer name: DAVIS, AUSTIN FRIENDS OF
Report ID: 442992
Report cycle: 3
Submitted: 2026-06-18
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