Democrat Josh Shapiro wins second term as Pa. Attorney General

By: - November 6, 2020 2:48 pm

Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Josh Shapiro has won a second, four-year term, the Associated Press reports.

Shapiro, a former Democratic state lawmaker and Montgomery County commissioner, defeated Republican Heather Heidelbaugh, a former member of Allegheny County Council, 50-46 percent, according to unofficial tallies compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of State.

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