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Josh Shapiro Launches Re-Election Campaign For Second Term As Pennsylvania Governor

Published January 9, 2026 | Video Starts at 09:30

And at the same time, under the great leadership of Lt. Governor Davis, we expanded after school programs and violence intervention initiatives centered in our communities. And as a result of this work, Violent crime is down 12% and gun violence is down 42% in Pennsylvania. Be safe and feel safe. You know, I watched for too many. Years as businesses chose elsewhere and jobs left our main streets. (09:30–09:35)

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