Harvie Picks Up Endorsement Of Gov. Shapiro In Campaign For Congress

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Sunday formally endorsed Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie’s campaign for Congress in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District.

Harvie, a lifelong resident of Bucks County and former public school teacher, is running to unseat Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.

“Bob Harvie is a public servant who has dedicated his career to serving his community – from teaching our kids to delivering for working families all across Bucks County,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “I’ve worked with Bob to get stuff done for Bucks County – from investing in our schools and law enforcement, to creating jobs and economic opportunity. I know Bob’s first vote in Congress will be for a Democrat to serve as Speaker of the House and to advance a legislative agenda that helps Pennsylvania and stands up against the chaos, cruelty, and corruption of Donald Trump. I’m proud to endorse Bob in this race, and I know he will be a partner in continuing to deliver for Pennsylvania families in Congress.”

“It’s an honor to have the support of Governor Shapiro, who knows what it means to actually get things done for Pennsylvanians,” said Harvie. “Unlike Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick – who likes to say one thing at home only to fall in line with Trump and his party bosses in Washington – Governor Shapiro and I know a thing or two about delivering real results and fighting for working families.This is one of the most important congressional races in the entire country, and Bucks and Montgomery voters have a chance to reject Donald Trump, Brian Fitzpatrick, and a broken Washington that is pushing the American Dream further out of reach. I look forward to joining Governor Shapiro out on the campaign trail and flipping this seat in November.”

This was Shapiro’s first political endorsement as Governor. Shapiro and Harvie share a unique bond - both have served as county commissioner.

Harvie has also earned endorsements from:

• The Bucks County Democratic Committee
• The Montgomery County Democratic Committee
• Pennsylvania Lt. Gov Austin Davis
• U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean
• U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio
• U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon
• Former Congressman Matt Cartwright
• Bucks County Democratic Chair Sen. Steve Santarsiero
• Montgomery County Democratic Chair Jason Salus
• Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia
• Montgomery County Commissioners Neil Makihja and Jamila Winder
• Bucks District Attorney Joe Khan, Bucks Sheriff Danny Ceisler and Montgomery County Sheriff Sean Kilkenny
• Transport Workers Union Local 234
• Voter Protection Project
• Every Democratic member of the State Senate and State House delegation representing PA-01