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Religion: Conservative Judaism (observant; sworn in on three Hebrew Bibles including one from Pittsburgh synagogue shooting bimah)
Education: B.A. Political Science, University of Rochester (1995); J.D., Georgetown University Law Center (1999)
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri (raised in suburban Philadelphia)
Background: Attorney; Pennsylvania state representative; Montgomery County commissioner; Pennsylvania Attorney General (2017-2023); became 48th governor in 2023.
Third Jewish governor in Pennsylvania history (after Milton Shapp and Ed Rendell). Sworn in on three Hebrew Bibles including one present at Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. Trump appointed him to Council of Governors (Feb 2025) showing some bipartisan pragmatism. Was on Harris VP shortlist but faith reportedly a factor in not being chosen. Very popular in PA. Net score 2/70 — near bottom for Christian conservative scorecard.
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