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Bob Brooks Accuses Shapiro of Requesting Fighters Endorsement, Shapiro Denies.

5/4/2026

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Democratic candidate Bob Brooks alleged that Governor Josh Shapiro asked the Pennsylvania Fighters Association to endorse Republican Stacy Garrity.
Brooks made the allegation while speaking to Lehigh University students.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s spokesperson Manuel Bonder said the allegation was inaccurate and that Shapiro did not request any endorsement.
Stacy Garrity, who won the 2024 treasurer race, is now the Republican opponent of Governor Josh Shapiro in the 2026 gubernatorial election.

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Democratic candidate Bob Brooks alleged that Governor Josh Shapiro asked the Pennsylvania Fighters Association to endorse Republican Stacy Garrity.
Brooks made the allegation while speaking to Lehigh University students.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s spokesperson Manuel Bonder said the allegation was inaccurate and that Shapiro did not request any endorsement.
Stacy Garrity, who won the 2024 treasurer race, is now the Republican opponent of Governor Josh Shapiro in the 2026 gubernatorial election.