Reader Poll: Shapiro Favorite in 2016
With the 2016 election cycle starting, Democrats are surveying the field of possible candidates to take on Senator Pat Toomey.
Our readers believe that Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro is the heavy favorite.
1,339 respondents chose Shapiro.
Among the big name contenders, Katie McGinty finished second with 518 votes. Meanwhile, Joe Sestak (who has already thrown his hat into the ring) got the support of 413 readers and Kathleen Kane received 364.
276 respondents backed Rep. Allyson Schwartz while “someone else” got 272 votes. State Treasurer Rob McCord received 197.
Finally, Congressman Matt Cartwright was chosen by 79 readers and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald 59.
The full results are included below:
Who Should Democrats Nominate for Senate in 2016?
- Josh Shapiro (38%, 1,339 Votes)
- Katie McGinty (15%, 518 Votes)
- Joe Sestak (12%, 413 Votes)
- Kathleen Kane (10%, 364 Votes)
- Allyson Schwartz (8%, 276 Votes)
- Someone Else (8%, 272 Votes)
- Rob McCord (6%, 197 Votes)
- Matt Cartwright (2%, 79 Votes)
- Rich Fitzgerald (2%, 59 Votes)
Total Voters: 3,517
