All eyes and ears will be on Pennsylvania’s November 8 elections this year.

While every election is portrayed as the most significant yet, this specific gubernatorial battle may have the strongest impact on PA, since the selection of the next governor will likely be a hint at the results of the 2024 presidential election.

Josh Shapiro, the Democratic contender for governor and the current attorney general of Pennsylvania, has dedicated the greater part of his life in public service. And each time, he consistently challenged the power structure and reestablished morality.

He rose to prominence for disclosing misconducts within the Catholic Church, confronting powerful corporations to aid others in need, and stopping insurance firms from denying people healthcare services.

Not only that, Josh frequently stands up for PA citizens and the Constitution. He ensured that all valid votes were accounted for by defeating Donald Trump's supporters in court when they attempted to discard valid ballots.

Despite some claims that he is only ferociously driven by ambition, Shapiro has demonstrated a propensity for negotiation and political maneuvering throughout his tenure in public service. Any Democratic governor will need this quality to function in the State Senate, given that the legislative power is now dominated by Republicans.

The Republican candidate, Doug Mastriano, a state legislator who in multiple aspects has sculpted himself in the aggressive casting of former President Donald Trump, is a renowned voting system skeptic and has largely restricted his campaign to events with backers and challenging news organizations, making little effort to broaden his reach.

Despite the fact that he has a fully represented support, his strategy has alienated a sizable portion of voters, along with a minor but possibly substantial percentage of co-Republicans.

However, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis campaigning alongside him in Pittsburgh this past month and former President Trump intending to attend a rally on his behalf in September, he may now be receiving support from even more traditional Republican voters in addition to his extremely conservative following.

Pennsylvania has some important battles that lie ahead, and it needs a governor who prioritizes victory for the people. Who can be that kind of leader - a democrat who has done so much and who can do so much more, or a republican who suppresses votes and amplifies hate in politics?