Pennsylvania Teamsters Endorse Shapiro, Bipartisan House Candidates

August 17, 2026 August 17, 2026

Editorial Staff

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Pennsylvania Teamsters endorse Josh Shapiro for governor in 2026.

The union supports a bipartisan slate for the U.S. House.

They back candidates committed to workers' rights and the FLCA.

Pennsylvania Teamsters Rally Behind Diverse Political Slate for 2026 Elections

(CAMP HILL, Penn.) – The Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters has announced their support for key candidates in the impending 2026 elections, highlighting their dedication to workers' rights by endorsing a bipartisan group of contenders. Governor Josh Shapiro is also receiving the union’s backing for his re-election, owing to his pro-labor stance during his initial term.

This election cycle, the Teamsters show support for U.S. House of Representatives candidates across party lines. Among those endorsed are Brian Fitzpatrick (R-1^st District), Brendan Boyle (D-2^nd District), Madeleine Dean (D-4^th District), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5^th District), Chrissy Houlahan (D-6^th District), Bob Brooks (D-7^th District), Robert Bresnahan (R-8^th District), Janelle Stelson (D-10^th District), Summer Lee (D-12^th District), and Chris Deluzio (D-17^th District).

Bill Hamilton, President of the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters, stated, “The Teamsters Union has made it clear that we will only support elected officials who support workers — regardless of political party affiliation.” He emphasized that the endorsements reward those who demonstrate substantial action, stressing the goal of strengthening their bipartisan coalition in Washington, D.C., and Harrisburg.

With a focus on the current economic and labor environment, the federal endorsements also come with candidates pledging support for the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), an initiative aimed at expediting labor agreements. The backing of Governor Josh Shapiro is a nod to his collaborative efforts with Teamsters, achieving bipartisan support for workforce initiatives during his term.

The Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters represents a diverse workforce of over 90,000 individuals spanning numerous industries across the state. Additional details are available at pacfteamsters.com/.

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