2014 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2013 2014 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election Pennsylvania presidential no 2010 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election 2010 2018 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election 2018 November 4, 2014 150x150px File:Governor Tom Wolf official portrait 2015 (cropped2).jpg Tom Wolf Mike Stack Democratic Party (United States) 1,920,355 54.93% File:Governor Corbett cropped portrait May 2014.jpg Tom Corbett Jim Cawley Republican Party (United States) 1,575,511 45.07% 260px County results 260px Congressional district results 260px Precinct results 1 250px Wolf: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0E0496 >90%Corbett: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Tie: #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No data Governor Tom Corbett Republican Party (United States) Tom Wolf Democratic Party (United States) 36.1%(5.6%) The 2014 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 2014, to elect the governor and lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, concurrently with elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Governor Tom Corbett was defeated by Tom Wolf.NBC News Projects: PA's Corbett Ousted by Democrat Tom Wolf http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/nbc-news-projects-pas-corbett-ousted-democrat-tom-wolf-n241396 November 4, 2014 NBC News November 4, 2014http://articles.philly.com/2014-11-06/news/56395405_1_exit-polls-mount-wolf-democrat-tom-wolf https://web.archive.org/web/20141221005303/http://articles.philly.com/2014-11-06/news/56395405_1_exit-polls-mount-wolf-democrat-tom-wolf 2014-12-21 Wolf defeats Corbett Thomas Fitzgerald November 6, 2014 philly.com 2022-08-03 This was the only governorship Democrats flipped in the 2014 midterms. Wolf was sworn in on January 20, 2015,2015-01-21 Tom Wolf sworn in as Pennsylvania's 47th governor https://6abc.com/post/tom-wolf-sworn-in-as-pennsylvanias-47th-governor/482762/ 2025-08-13 6abc Philadelphia en marking the most recent time the Pennsylvania governor's office changed partisan control. This was one of nine Republican-held governorships up for election in a state that Barack Obama won in the 2012 presidential election. As of 2025, this is the only Pennsylvania gubernatorial election since 1854 where the incumbent was defeated,In the mid-1800s, governors served three-year terms, and were limited to serving no more than six years of every nine. Beginning with the election of 1874, they were limited to one four-year term. A change to the state constitution in 1968 permitted governors to serve two consecutive four-year terms, then wait at least one term before serving again, with no lifetime limit. and the last Pennsylvania gubernatorial election where Cumberland County voted Republican. Dauphin County voted Democratic in a gubernatorial election for the first time since 1990. Corbett was considered vulnerable, as reflected in his low approval ratings. An August 2013 Franklin & Marshall College poll found that only 17% of voters thought Corbett was doing an "excellent" or "good" job, only 20% thought he deserved to be reelected, and 62% said the state was "off on the wrong track".https://edisk.fandm.edu/FLI/keystone/pdf/August%202013%20Franklin%20and%20Marshall%20College%20Poll%20Release.pdf Franklin & Marshall College poll Franklin & Marshall College August 28, 2013 November 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927221938/https://edisk.fandm.edu/FLI/keystone/pdf/August%202013%20Franklin%20and%20Marshall%20College%20Poll%20Release.pdf September 27, 2013 dead mdy-all Politico called Corbett the most vulnerable incumbent governor in the country,Emily Schultheis Pa. Dems line up to run vs. hobbled Corbett https://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/pennsylvania-governor-election-tom-corbett-91277.html May 14, 2013 PoliticsPA May 13, 2013 The Washington Post ranked the election as the most likely for a party switch,http://www.politicspa.com/wapo-pa-gov-1-most-likely-to-switch-parties/49415/ WaPo: PA-Gov #1 Most Likely to Switch Parties July 12, 2013 November 15, 2014 and the majority of election forecasters rated it "likely Democratic". Wolf in 2014 managed to outperform Barack Obama and Bob Casey Jr.’s performances in the 2012 presidential and U.S. Senate races, respectively. He also won 20 counties that Corbett won in 2010: Erie, Lawrence, Beaver, Allegheny, Greene, Fayette, Cambria, Centre, Clinton, Northumberland, Dauphin, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Carbon, Schuylkill, Lehigh, Berks, Bucks, and Chester. Meanwhile, this is the last time these counties have voted Democratic in a statewide election: Lawrence, Greene, Fayette, Cambria, Clinton, Northumberland, Carbon, and Schuylkill. This is the first Pennsylvania gubernatorial election since 1982 in which the winner was of the same party as the incumbent president, and the first time since 1934 this occurred during a Democratic administration. This also remains the last time that a Pennsylvania gubernatorial election has been decided by a single-digit margin, as Democrats have won each subsequent election with more than 56% of the vote. 2014 is also the most recent election where Pennsylvania voted for a gubernatorial candidate of a different party from fellow Rust Belt states Michigan and Wisconsin.https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/17/politics/blue-wall-states-harris-trump-analysis/index.html Why these three states are the most consistent tipping point in American politics CNN Brownstein Ronald September 16, 2024 September 16, 2024 Background Democrats and Republicans have alternated in the governorship of Pennsylvania every eight years from 1950 to 2010.Barone Michael The Almanac of American Politics 2014 University of Chicago Press Chicago 9780226105444 1398 This has been referred to as "the cycle",Madonna Terry The Eight-Year Cycle - Believe It! http://www.fandm.edu/politics/politically-uncorrected-column/2009-politically-uncorrected/the-eight-year-cycle-believe-it Franklin & Marshall College January 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201193402/http://www.fandm.edu/politics/politically-uncorrected-column/2009-politically-uncorrected/the-eight-year-cycle-believe-it February 1, 2014 deadBaer John M. On the Front Lines of Pennsylvania Politics 2012 The History Press Charleston 9781609497156 71 but it was broken with a Democratic Party win in 2014. Pennsylvania has also voted against the party of the sitting president in 18 of the last 19 gubernatorial contests dating back to 1938; Democrats lost 16 of the previous 17 Pennsylvania gubernatorial races with a Democratic president in the White House, a pattern begun in 1860.http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2013/08/26/pennsylvania-democrats-hope-to/ Pennsylvania Democrats Hope to Reverse History in 2014 Gubernatorial Race Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier August 26, 2013 The last incumbent governor to be defeated for re-election was Democrat William Bigler in 1854. Until 1968, governors could only serve one term; the state constitution now allows governors to serve two consecutive terms.Pennsylvania Constitution article IV, § 3. Libertarian nominee Ken Krawchuk failed to file the paperwork to be on the ballot in time and was excluded from the election as a result. Republican primary Incumbent Tom Corbett filed to run, as did Bob Guzzardi, an attorney and conservative activist. However, Guzzardi failed to file a statement of financial interests as required by law, after being told by an employee of the State Department that it was unnecessary. Four Republicans, backed by the state Republican Party, sued to have him removed from the race. The case reached the state Supreme Court, which ordered that Guzzardi's name be struck from the ballot.http://www.delcotimes.com/government-and-politics/20140501/corbetts-gop-foe-bob-guzzardi-ordered-off-pa-primary-ballot Corbett's GOP foe Bob Guzzardi ordered off Pa. primary ballot The Delaware County Daily Times 1 May 2014 21 May 2014 Jackson, Peter NASCAR Camping World Truck Series veteran Norm Benning backed Governor Corbett during the later half of the NASCAR season with "Re-Elect Tom Corbett" posted on his truck. Candidates Declared Tom Corbett, incumbent governor of Pennsylvania Disqualified Bob Guzzardi, attorney, businessman and conservative activisthttp://www.politicspa.com/conservative-activist-mounts-primary-challenge-to-corbett/53515/ Conservative Activist Mounts Primary Challenge to Corbett PoliticsPA Keegan Gibson December 10, 2013 December 14, 2013http://www.politicspa.com/supreme-court-strikes-guzzardi-from-pa-gov-ballot/57458/ Supreme Court Strikes Guzzardi From PA-Gov Ballot PoliticsPA Brittany Foster May 1, 2014 May 5, 2014 Declined Bruce Castor, Montgomery County CommissionerKeegan Gibson Breaking: Castor Rules Out 2014 Run http://www.politicspa.com/breaking-castor-rules-out-2014-run/47849/ May 7, 2013 PoliticsPA May 8, 2013 Jim Gerlach, U.S. Representative and candidate for governor in 2010http://www.politicspa.com/breaking-rep-gerlach-will-not-seek-reelection/53983/ Breaking: Rep. Gerlach Will Not Seek Reelection PoliticsPA Foster Brittany January 6, 2013 January 6, 2013 Tom Smith, businessman and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2012Keegan Gibson Tom Smith Not Running for Governor http://www.politicspa.com/tom-smith-not-running-for-governor/46603/ March 13, 2013 PoliticsPA March 12, 2013 Pat Toomey, U.S. SenatorKeegan Gibson GOP Rumors Swirl About Top-Ticket Change http://www.politicspa.com/gop-rumors-swirl-about-top-ticket-change/51795/ November 13, 2013 PoliticsPA October 7, 2013 Endorsements Tom Corbett Elected officials Jim Cawley, Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvaniahttp://www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com/jim_cawley Meet Jim Cawley January 4, 2014 Jim Christiana, Pennsylvania state representative from the 15th District Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey and Chairman of the Republican Governors Associationhttp://www.rga.org/homepage/rga-statement-on-the-pennsylvania-gubernatorial-primary/ RGA Statement on the Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Primary RGA.org May 21, 2014 May 21, 2014 Hal English, Pennsylvania state representative from the 30th District Mike Kelly, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional districthttp://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/05/pa_republicans_need_to_rally_r.html Pa. Republicans need to rally round Tom Corbett: U.S. Rep Mike Kelly May 14, 2014 May 14, 2014 PennLive Tim Murphy, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania's 18th congressional districthttps://twitter.com/CorbettforGov/status/439806183906369536/photo/1 First Lady Susan Corbett and Rep. Tim Murphy sign petitions for Gov. Corbett and Lt. Gov. Cawley March 1, 2014 March 1, 2014 Sandra Schultz Newman, former and first female Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvaniahttp://www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com/corbett_cawley_campaign_announces_statewide_leadership_team Corbett-Cawley Campaign Announces Statewide Leadership March 13, 2014 March 13, 2014 Rick Perry, Governor of Texas and former candidate for U.S. President in 2012http://www.wtae.com/news/gov-tom-corbett-holds-campaign-event-to-tout-gas-industry/26102874 Gov. Tom Corbett holds campaign event to tout gas industry WTAE.com May 21, 2014 May 21, 2014 Tom Ridge, former Governor of Pennsylvaniahttp://www.politicspa.com/three-former-pa-governors-endorse-corbett-in-hershey/52846/ Three Former PA Governors Endorse Corbett in Hershey PoliticsPA November 12, 2012 January 4, 2014 Rick Santorum, former U.S. Senator of Pennsylvania and former candidate for U.S. President in 2012http://www.politicspa.com/santorum-endorses-corbett/51144/ Santorum Endorses Corbett September 18, 2013 PoliticsPA January 4, 2014http://therun2016.com/santorum-plans-to-stump-for-corbett/ Santorum Plans to stump for Corbett September 17, 2013 January 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140106040526/http://therun2016.com/santorum-plans-to-stump-for-corbett/ January 6, 2014 dead Mark Schweiker, former Governor of Pennsylvaniahttp://www.politicspa.com/three-former-pa-governors-endorse-corbett-in-hershey/52846/ Three Former PA Governors Endorse Corbett in Hershey November 12, 2012 PoliticsPA January 4, 2014 John J. Taylor, Pennsylvania state representative from the 177th Districthttp://www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com/philadelphia_gop_chairman_john_taylor_statement_on_improving_unemployment_rate_under_corbett_administration_leadership PHILADELPHIA GOP CHAIRMAN JOHN TAYLOR STATEMENT ON IMPROVING UNEMPLOYMENT RATE UNDER CORBETT ADMINISTRATION LEADERSHIP March 21, 2014 March 21, 2014 Glenn Thompson, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania's 5th congressional districthttp://www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com/congressman_gt_thompson_statement_on_improving_unemployment_rate_under_corbett_administration_leadership Congressman 'G.T.' Thompson Statement on Improving Unemployment Rate under Corbett Administration Leadership March 21, 2014 March 21, 2014 Dick Thornburgh, former Governor of Pennsylvania Pat Toomey, U.S. Senator of Pennsylvaniahttp://www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com/corbett_cawley_campaign_endorsed_by_toomey Corbett-Cawley Campaign Endorsed by U.S. Senator Pat Toomey December 20, 2012 January 4, 2014 Mike Turzai, Pennsylvania House Majority Leader from the 28th Districthttp://www.politicspa.com/corbett-kicks-off-re-election-bid/52718/ Corbett Kicks Off Re-Election Bid PoliticsPA November 6, 2012 "Several Republican officials cheered Corbett along with roughly 150 attendees, including Majority Leader Mike Turzai, State Sens. Randy Vulakovich and Kim Ward and State Reps. Hal English and Jim Christiana." January 5, 2014 Randy Vulakovich, Pennsylvania state senator from the 40th District Kim Ward, Pennsylvania state senator from the 39th District Individuals David L. Cohen, Executive Vice-President of Comcast Corporation and Democratic fundraiser/donorhttp://articles.philly.com/2013-02-19/news/37181717_1_brian-nutt-tom-corbett-cohen-residence https://web.archive.org/web/20131114120744/http://articles.philly.com/2013-02-19/news/37181717_1_brian-nutt-tom-corbett-cohen-residence dead November 14, 2013 Democrat David Cohen to back GOP's Corbett Philly.com February 19, 2013 January 5, 2014http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/21/david-cohen-tom-corbett_n_2734620.html David Cohen, Democratic Donor, Hosts Fundraiser for Tom Corbett, GOP Governor Huffington Post February 21, 2013 January 5, 2014 Robert Gleason, Chairman of the Republican Party of Pennsylvaniahttp://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/11/pas_rock_star_republicans_stan.html PA's Rock Star Republicans Stand Up for Corbett Re-election = Column PennLive November 12, 2012 January 2, 2014 Arnold Palmer, professional golferhttp://lancasteronline.com/news/local/arnold-palmer-makes-swing-through-lancaster-to-promote-us-women/article_b245b288-0488-11e4-bc3f-001a4bcf6878.html Arnold Palmer makes swing through Lancaster to promote 2015 US Women's Open Lancaster Online July 5, 2014 July 30, 2014 Michael Reagan, son of President Ronald Reaganhttp://www.baxterbulletin.com/article/20140419/OPINION/304190036/Michael-Reagan-Pennsylvania-keep-your-governor https://archive.today/20140420182057/http://www.baxterbulletin.com/article/20140419/OPINION/304190036/Michael-Reagan-Pennsylvania-keep-your-governor dead April 20, 2014 Michael Reagan: Pennsylvania - Keep Your Governor BaxterBulletin.com April 18, 2014 April 20, 2014http://www.yourerie.com/news/news-article/d/story/dont-dump-pennsylvanias-governor-by-michael-reagan/39466/mfEFMDktCUeFn_akAL4mFA Don't Dump Pennsylvania's Governor By: Michael Reagan April 17, 2014 YourErie.com April 20, 2014 April 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140421050859/http://www.yourerie.com/news/news-article/d/story/dont-dump-pennsylvanias-governor-by-michael-reagan/39466/mfEFMDktCUeFn_akAL4mFA dead Others National Right to Life CommitteeComparing the Pennsylvania Candidates on Life http://www.nationalrighttolifenews.org/news/2014/06/comparing-the-pennsylvania-candidates-on-life/#.U49CG5SwJ3Z June 3, 2014 June 4, 2014PA Pro-Life PAC Endorsements http://www.peopleforlife.org/newsletter/201405erieecho.pdf peopleforlife.org May 2014 May 17, 2014http://www.paprolife.org/2014primaryvotersguide 2014 Primary Voter's Guide paprolife.org May 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140518082244/http://www.paprolife.org/2014primaryvotersguide May 18, 2014 dead Republican Governors Associationhttp://www.rga.org/homepage/rga-statement-on-pennsylvania-governor-tom-corbetts-re-election-announcement/ RGA Statement on Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett's Re-Election Announcement June 4, 2014 Republican State Committee of PennsylvaniaGov. Tom Corbett accepts state GOP committee's endorsement in Hershey http://www.ldnews.com/local/ci_25042533/gov-tom-corbett-accepts-state-gop-committees-endorsement February 1, 2014 March 1, 2014 March 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140301231931/http://www.ldnews.com/local/ci_25042533/gov-tom-corbett-accepts-state-gop-committees-endorsement dead Polling background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett BobGuzzardi UndecidedGravis MarketingGravis Marketing January 22, 2014 956 ± ? 42% 23% 35% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett Someoneelse UndecidedGravis Marketing January 22, 2014 956 ± ? 38% 41% 22%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 22–25, 2013 491 ± 4.4% 42% 47% 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling March 8–10, 2013 373 ± 5.1% 37% 49% 13%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 4–6, 2013 490 ± 6% 45% 37% 17% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett BruceCastor JimGerlach MikeKelly TomSmith UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 22–25, 2013 491 ± 4.4% 42% — 31% — — 26% 42% — — 31% — 27%Public Policy Polling March 8–10, 2013 373 ± 5.1% 43% 23% — — — 35% 37% — — — 33% 30%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20130309032102/http://www.harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-statewide-poll-38065980 March 9, 2013 February 27–28, 2013 ± 49.04% 21.07% — — — 29.89%Public Policy Polling January 4–6, 2013 490 ± 6% 51% 11% — — — 38% Results Republican primary results2014 General Primary - Governor http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/Default.aspx?EID=41&ESTID=1&CID=0&OID=3&CDID=0&PID=0&DISTID=0&IsSpecial=0&PageRefID=1 Pennsylvania Department of State May 12, 2014 May 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140513054152/http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/Default.aspx?EID=41&ESTID=1&CID=0&OID=3&CDID=0&PID=0&DISTID=0&IsSpecial=0&PageRefID=1 dead Republican Party (United States) Tom Corbett (incumbent) 373,465 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Declared Rob McCord, Pennsylvania Treasurerhttp://www.politicspa.com/rob-mccord-im-in-with-video/51317/ Rob McCord: "I'm In" (With Video) September 24, 2013 September 24, 2013 PoliticsPA Nicholas Laughlin Katie McGinty, former secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protectionhttp://www.politicspa.com/mcginty-makes-it-official-shes-running-for-gov/47350/ McGinty Makes it Official: She's Running for Gov April 12, 2013 November 15, 2014 Allyson Schwartz, U.S. Representativehttps://www.politico.com/story/2013/03/allyson-schwartz-pennsylvania-governor-89436.html?hp=f2 Allyson Schwartz Plans to run for Pennsylvania Governor March 28, 2013 Politico Tom Wolf, businessman and former secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenuehttp://www.ydr.com/politics/ci_22919968/tom-wolf-run-pennsylvania-governor Tom Wolf to run for Pennsylvania governor April 2, 2013 April 3, 2013 York Daily Record Ed Mahon April 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130404161305/http://www.ydr.com/politics/ci_22919968/tom-wolf-run-pennsylvania-governor dead Withdrew John Hanger, former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental ProtectionKeegan Gibson Hanger Makes Guv Bid Official http://www.politicspa.com/hanger-makes-guv-bid-official/44429/ February 26, 2013 PoliticsPA November 26, 2012Foster Brittany PA-Gov: Hanger To Withdraw http://www.politicspa.com/pa-gov-hanger-to-withdraw/55984/ March 13, 2014 PoliticsPA March 13, 2014 Jo Ellen Litz, Lebanon County Commissioner (failed to qualify)http://www.ldnews.com/latestnews/ci_23581817/litz-slated-announce-run-governor-at-capitol-tuesday Chris Sholly Lebanon County's Jo Ellen Litz announces run for governor Lebanon Daily News July 3, 2013 August 20, 2013 March 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224815/http://www.ldnews.com/latestnews/ci_23581817/litz-slated-announce-run-governor-at-capitol-tuesday deadhttp://www.ldnews.com/local/ci_25320385/lebanon-county-commissioner-jo-ellen-litz-fails-qualify John Latimer Lebanon County Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz fails to qualify for gubernatorial ballot Lebanon Daily News March 11, 2014 March 12, 2014 March 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140312225224/http://www.ldnews.com/local/ci_25320385/lebanon-county-commissioner-jo-ellen-litz-fails-qualify dead Max Myers, businessman and former pastorhttp://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/growls/A-Dem-from-God.html A Dem from God? December 7, 2012 January 29, 2013 Philadelphia Daily News John Baerhttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2014/02/24/Cumberland-County-minister-drops-out-of-Democratic-primary-for-governor/stories/201402240182 Cumberland County minister Myers drops out of Democratic primary for Pa. governor February 24, 2014 February 24, 2014 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette James O'Toole Ed Pawlowski, Mayor of Allentownhttp://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-allentown-mayor-pawlowski-governor-20130908,0,6297302,full.story https://archive.today/20130910134316/http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-allentown-mayor-pawlowski-governor-20130908,0,6297302,full.story dead September 10, 2013 Ed Pawlowski announces run for governor September 8, 2013 September 10, 2013 The Morning Callhttp://www.politicspa.com/pawlowski-to-drop-guv-bid-endorse-mccord/54691/ Pawlowski to Drop Guv Bid, Endorse McCord January 31, 2014 February 2, 2014 Politics PA Gibson Keegan Jack Wagner, former Pennsylvania Auditor General, candidate for governor in 2010 and candidate for Mayor of Pittsburgh in 2013http://www.politicspa.com/pa-gov-wagner-drops-out/56405/ PA-Gov: Wagner Drops Out Politicspa March 26, 2014 November 15, 2014 Declined Bob Casey Jr., U.S. Senatorhttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/136828-casey-will-stay-in-senate-is-not-mulling-run-for-pennsylvania-governor/ Casey will stay in Senate, is not mulling run for Pennsylvania governor December 11, 2012 February 12, 2013 The Hill Cameron Joseph Scott Conklin, state representative and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2010http://www.politicspa.com/exclusive-conklin-joins-dem-gov-stakes/46919/ Exclusive: Conklin Joins Dem Gov-Stakes March 26, 2013 March 27, 2013 Politics PA Keegan Gibsonhttp://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/growls/A-Western-PA-Dem-for-Guv.html A "Western" PA Dem for Guv? December 11, 2013 December 14, 2013 Philadelphia Daily News John Baer Kathy Dahlkemper, former U.S. Representativehttp://www.politicspa.com/dahlkemper-rules-out-gov-bid/46239/ Dahlkemper Rules Out Gov Bid February 25, 2013 February 26, 2013 PoliticsPA Keegan Gibson Eugene DePasquale, Pennsylvania Auditor GeneralEugene DePasquale: I won't run for governor in 2014 http://www.ydr.com/rss/ci_22370259 https://archive.today/20130217032657/http://www.ydr.com/rss/ci_22370259 dead February 17, 2013 February 26, 2013 YDR.com January 14, 2013 Kathleen Kane, Pennsylvania Attorney GeneralJan Murphy Attorney General-elect Kathleen Kane has a full plate but running for governor in 2014 isn't on it http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/01/attorney_general-elect_kathlee_1.html February 26, 2013 Penn Live January 10, 2013 Tom Knox, businessman, candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia in 2007 and candidate for governor in 2010http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/heardinthehall/201471191.html Tom Knox considers another mayoral run April 4, 2013 April 4, 2013 The Philadelphia Inquirer Bob Warner Daylin Leach, state senator (running for Congress)http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/big_tent/Pa-Dem-leaders-want-no-contested-gov-primary-in-14.html Pa. Dem leaders want no contested gov primary in '14 September 6, 2012 October 13, 2012 The Philadelphia Inquirer Thomas Fitzgerald Patrick Murphy, former U.S. RepresentativeGibson Keegan Murphy Not Running for Gov http://www.politicspa.com/murphy-not-running-for-gov/45643/ January 29, 2013 PoliticsPA January 28, 2013 Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphiahttp://www.washingtonblade.com/2013/02/25/philadelphia-mayor-speaks-to-lgbt-bloggers-journalists/ Philadelphia mayor speaks to LGBT bloggers, journalists February 25, 2013 May 14, 2013 Washington Blade Michael K. Lavers Ed Rendell, former governorhttp://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/08/pennsylvania_democrats_weigh_e.html Pennsylvania Democrats weigh early challenge to Gov. Tom Corbett August 6, 2012 October 13, 2012 The Patriot-News Robert J. Vickers Joe Sestak, former U.S. Representative and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2010http://politicalwire.com/archives/2013/05/14/sestak_declines_bid_for_pennsylvania_governor.html Sestak Declines Bid for Pennsylvania Governor May 14, 2013 May 14, 2013 Political Wire Taegan Goddard https://web.archive.org/web/20131202233827/http://politicalwire.com/archives/2013/05/14/sestak_declines_bid_for_pennsylvania_governor.html December 2, 2013 dead Josh Shapiro, chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissionershttp://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer_news/shapiro-rules-out-bid-for-higher-office-next-year/article_0e3bb599-71b7-529f-aabf-afaad4f15709.html Shapiro rules out bid for higher office next year May 21, 2013 May 25, 2013 Philly Burbs Margaret Gibbons dead https://archive.today/20130615234916/http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer_news/shapiro-rules-out-bid-for-higher-office-next-year/article_0e3bb599-71b7-529f-aabf-afaad4f15709.html June 15, 2013 mdy-all Tim Solobay, state senator Michael J. Stack III, state senator (running for lieutenant governor)http://www.politicspa.com/state-sen-stack-passes-on-guv-run-seeks-lg-instead/52124/ State Sen. Stack Passes on Guv Run, Seeks LG Instead October 17, 2013 October 17, 2013 PoliticsPA Nicholas Laughlin Endorsements Robert McCord Individuals Bryan Barbin, state representativehttp://www.politicspa.com/mccord-touts-support-from-23-pa-legislators/52136/ McCord Touts Support From 23 PA Legislators PoliticsPA Field Nick October 17, 2013 October 26, 2013 Ryan Bizzarro, state representativehttp://www.politicspa.com/20-democratic-county-chairs-back-mccord-for-guv/51919/ 20 Kyle P. Maguire College Democrat, Democratic County Chairs Back McCord for Guv PoliticsPA Gibson Keegan October 10, 2013 October 26, 2013 John Blake, state senator Michael B. Carroll, state representative John Cordisco, former state representative and Bucks County Democratic Committee chairman Dom Costa, state representative Florindo Fabrizio, state representative Jaret Gibbons, state representative Neal Goodman, state representative Joseph Gurzenda, former state senator Kevin Haggerty, state representative Ted Harhai, state representative Sid Michaels Kavulich, state representative Deberah Kula, state representative Jennifer Mann, former state representative Joe Markosek, state representative Robert Matzie, state representative Ed Pawlowski, Mayor of Allentown Chris Sainato, state representative Tim Seip, former state representative Pam Snyder, state representative Tim Solobay, state senator Sean Wiley, state senator John Wozniak, state senator John Yudichak, state senator Organizations American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 13http://www.politicspa.com/afscme-endorses-mccord/52544/ AFSCME Endorses McCord PoliticsPA Brittany Foster November 1, 2013 November 4, 2013 Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Local 464http://www.politicspa.com/pa-gov-chocolate-workers-endorse-mccord/54543/ PA-Gov: Chocolate Workers Endorse McCord PoliticsPA Nick Field January 27, 2014 January 28, 2014 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 5 International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66http://www.politicspa.com/pa-gov-endorsements-unions-politicians-and-a-heavyweight-champ/52040/ PA-Gov Endorsements: Unions, Politicians, and a Heavyweight Champ PoliticsPA Field Nick October 15, 2013 October 26, 2013 National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees District 1199chttp://www.politicspa.com/sepa-healthcare-workers-back-mccord/51681/ SEPA Healthcare Workers Back McCord PoliticsPA Dooling Doug Jr. October 3, 2013 October 26, 2013 Pennsylvania Conference of TeamstersField Nick Teamsters Union Backs McCord http://www.politicspa.com/teamsters-union-backs-mccord/51405/ PoliticsPA September 26, 2013 September 27, 2013 Pennsylvania State Education AssociationBrittany Foster PA-Gov: In Major Development, PSEA Backs McCord http://www.politicspa.com/pa-gov-in-major-development-psea-backs-mccord/55125/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette February 12, 2014 February 12, 2014 United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776 Kathleen McGinty Individuals Lester R. Brown, founder and President of the Earth Policy InstituteGibson Keegan National Enviro Leaders Back McGinty http://www.politicspa.com/national-enviro-leaders-back-mcginty/49698/ PoliticsPA July 25, 2013 September 10, 2013 Carol Browner, former EPA Administrator and former director of the White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy Peter Daley, state representative Anthony M. DeLuca, state representative Kathryn S. Fuller, former president and CEO of the World Wildlife Foundation Al Gore, former Vice President of the United Stateshttps://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/2014-pennsylvania-governors-race-al-gore-katie-mcginty-103722.html Pennsylvania governor's race: Al Gore backs Katie McGinty in primary February 20, 2014 February 20, 2014 Politico Kopan Tal Patty Kim, state representativehttp://www.keystonepolitics.com/2013/10/mcginty-adds-state-rep-patty-kim-list-legislative-endorsements/ McGinty adds State Rep. Patty Kim to list of legislative endorsements October 23, 2013 October 26, 2013 Keystone Politics Jake Sternberger https://web.archive.org/web/20131023212957/http://www.keystonepolitics.com/2013/10/mcginty-adds-state-rep-patty-kim-list-legislative-endorsements/ October 23, 2013 dead Jonathan Lash, former president of the World Resources Institute Carl Pope, former executive director of the Sierra Club Bill Richardson, former Governor of New Mexico Robert Rubin, former United States Secretary of the Treasuryhttp://www.politicspa.com/clinton-treasury-sec-rubin-backs-mcginty/51188/ Clinton Treasury Sec Rubin Backs McGinty September 19, 2013 October 17, 2013 PoliticsPA Nick Field Organizations Amalgamated Transit Union Local 85 Allyson Schwartz Individuals Bob Brady, U.S. Representativehttp://www.politicspa.com/brady-backs-schwartz/52130/ Brady Backs Schwartz October 17, 2013 October 17, 2013 PoliticsPA Nick Field Jay Costa, state senatorhttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2014/03/08/Key-Western-Pa-Democrats-endorse-Tom-Wolf-for-governor/stories/201403080150 Key Western Pa. Democrats endorse Tom Wolf for governor Pittsburgh Post-Gazette James O'Toole March 8, 2014 March 10, 2014 Maggie Hassan, Governor of New Hampshirehttp://allysonschwartz.com/from-the-office-of-governor-maggie-hassan-i-need-allyson-to-join-me/ From the Office of Governor Maggie Hassan: I Need Allyson to Join Me allysonschwartz.com June 7, 2013 September 12, 2013 https://archive.today/20130913042928/http://allysonschwartz.com/from-the-office-of-governor-maggie-hassan-i-need-allyson-to-join-me/ September 13, 2013 dead Brian Sims, state representative and former president of Equality Pennsylvaniahttp://allysonschwartz.com/schwartz-receives-endorsement-of-former-equality-pa-director-adrian-shanker/ chwartz Receives Endorsement Of Former Equality Pennsylvania President Adrian Shanker allysonschwartz.com February 12, 2015 March 10, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140310202736/http://allysonschwartz.com/schwartz-receives-endorsement-of-former-equality-pa-director-adrian-shanker/ March 10, 2014 dead Organizations EMILY's Listhttp://www.politicspa.com/emilys-list-union-back-schwartz-for-guv/48263/ EMILY's List & Union Back Schwartz for Guv PoliticsPA Magee Bryan May 23, 2013 September 12, 2013 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/big_tent/IBEW-Local-98-to-give-Schwartz-100k-contribution.html IBEW Local 98 to give Schwartz $100k contribution Philly.com December 11, 2013 December 12, 2013 Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionalshttp://allysonschwartz.com/schwartz-picks-up-another-key-endorsement-pennsylvania-association-of-staff-nurses-and-allied-professionals/ Schwartz Picks up another Key Endorsement: Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals allysonschwartz.com June 13, 2013 September 12, 2013 https://archive.today/20130913042947/http://allysonschwartz.com/schwartz-picks-up-another-key-endorsement-pennsylvania-association-of-staff-nurses-and-allied-professionals/ September 13, 2013 dead Pennsylvania State Council of Sheet Metal Workershttp://allysonschwartz.com/pennsylvania-sheet-metal-workers-endorse-allyson-schwartz-for-governor/ Pennsylvania Sheet Metal Workers Endorse Allyson Schwartz for Governor allysonschwartz.com September 19, 2013 September 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060520/http://allysonschwartz.com/pennsylvania-sheet-metal-workers-endorse-allyson-schwartz-for-governor/ September 21, 2013 dead Pittsburgh Federation of TeachersMcNulty Tim Pgh teachers endorse Schwartz http://earlyreturns.post-gazette.com/home/early-returns-posts/5807-pgh-teachers-endorse-schwartz Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 8, 2013 October 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029203144/http://earlyreturns.post-gazette.com/home/early-returns-posts/5807-pgh-teachers-endorse-schwartz October 29, 2013 dead Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania PAChttp://allysonschwartz.com/planned-parenthood-pennsylvania-pac-endorses-allyson-schwartz-for-governor/ Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania PAC Endorses Allyson Schwartz for Governor allysonschwartz.com February 26, 2015 March 10, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140310203852/http://allysonschwartz.com/planned-parenthood-pennsylvania-pac-endorses-allyson-schwartz-for-governor/ March 10, 2014 dead United Mine Workers of Americahttp://www.politicspa.com/schwartz-endorsed-by-umwa/50882/ Schwartz Endorsed by UMWA PoliticsPA Laughlin Nicholas September 10, 2013 September 12, 2013 United Steelworkers Local 10-1 Tom Wolf Individuals Jim Brewster, state senator Frank Burns, state representativehttp://www.wolfforpa.com/sections/press-releases/burns-chooses-wolf-for-governor Rep. Frank Burns Says Wolf Is His Choice For Governor Tom Wolf November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141111192008/http://wolfforpa.com/sections/press-releases/burns-chooses-wolf-for-governor November 11, 2014 dead Andy Dinniman, state senatorhttp://www.dailylocal.com/government-and-politics/20140329/wolf-endorsed-by-dinniman-for-governor-during-campaign-visit Wolf endorsed by Dinniman for governor during campaign visit March 29, 2014 November 15, 2014 Patrick Dougherty, Indiana County district attorneyhttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-gov-round-up-wolf-and-mccord-trade-endorsements-as-the-race-heats-up/57739/ PA-Gov Round-Up: Wolf and McCord Trade Endorsements as the Race Heats Up May 9, 2014 November 15, 2014 Michael F. Doyle, U.S. Representative Dwight E. Evans, state representativehttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-gov-rep-dwight-evans-endorses-wolf/54294/ PoliticsPA, "PA-Gov: Rep. Dwight Evans Endorses Wolf", January 16, 2014 January 16, 2014 November 15, 2014 Jim Ferlo, state senator Mike Finnerty, Pittsburgh city councilman Marty Flynn, state representativehttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-gov-round-up-wolf-and-mccord-trade-endorsements/57124/ PA-Gov Round-Up: Wolf and McCord Trade Endorsements April 18, 2014 November 15, 2014 Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive Wayne D. Fontana, state senator Edward Gainey, state representative Rick Gray, Mayor of Lancasterhttp://www.wolfforpa.com/sections/press-releases/wolf-electeds-endorsements Wolf Announces Endorsements From Elected Leaders From Across Pennsylvania Tom Wolf November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141111192533/http://wolfforpa.com/sections/press-releases/wolf-electeds-endorsements November 11, 2014 dead John Hanger, former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protectionhttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-gov-hanger-endorses-wolf/57550/ PA-Gov: Hanger Endorses Wolf May 5, 2014 November 15, 2014 Vincent Hughes, state senatorhttp://wolfforpa.com/sections/press-releases/senator-hughes-endorses-tom-wolf Senator Hughes Endorses Tom Wolf Tom Wolf November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141111191855/http://wolfforpa.com/sections/press-releases/senator-hughes-endorses-tom-wolf November 11, 2014 dead Ron Klink, former U.S. Representative Bill Kortz, state representative Eddie Day Pashinski, state representative Bill Peduto, mayor of Pittsburgh Josh Shapiro, chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissionershttp://wolfforpa.com/sections/blog/josh-shapiro-endorses-tom-wolf Josh Shapiro: Tom Wolf is a man of impeccable integrity and is our best choice for governor Tom Wolf November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141111192300/http://wolfforpa.com/sections/blog/josh-shapiro-endorses-tom-wolf November 11, 2014 dead mdy-all Mark Singel, former lieutenant governor of Pennsylvaniahttp://www.keystonepolitics.com/2014/05/former-governor-mark-singel-endorses-tom-wolf/ Former Governor Mark Singel Endorses Tom Wolf Keystone Politics November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129021346/http://keystonepolitics.com/2014/05/former-governor-mark-singel-endorses-tom-wolf/ November 29, 2014 dead Matthew H. Smith, state senator Mike Sturla, state representative Rob Teplitz, state senatorhttp://www.politicspa.com/pa-gov-round-up-endorsements-coalitions-and-more/56647/ PA-Gov Round-Up: Endorsements, Coalitions and More April 4, 2014 November 15, 2014 Jake Wheatley, state representative Robin Wiessmann, former state treasurerhttp://wolfforpa.com/sections/blog/robin-wiessmann-endorses-tom-wolf-for-governor Former Pennsylvania Treasurer Robin Wiessmann Endorses Tom Wolf Tom Wolf November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140325164132/http://wolfforpa.com/sections/blog/robin-wiessmann-endorses-tom-wolf-for-governor March 25, 2014 dead mdy-all Newspapers The Patriot-Newshttp://www.pennlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/05/voters_should_pick_tom_wolf_in.html In the Democratic primary, Tom Wolf is the best choice: Editorial PennLive.com May 9, 2014 November 15, 2014 Philadelphia Daily Newshttp://wolfforpa.com/sections/blog/daily-news-endorses-tom-wolf Philadelphia Daily News: Tom Wolf will undo the damage from Corbett and transform Pennsylvania Tom Wolf November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141111192230/http://wolfforpa.com/sections/blog/daily-news-endorses-tom-wolf November 11, 2014 dead Philadelphia Tribunehttp://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/tribune-picks-wolf-for-governor-haywood-for-state-senator.html Tribune picks Wolf for governor; Haywood for state senator May 14, 2014 May 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140514184205/http://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/tribune-picks-wolf-for-governor-haywood-for-state-senator.html dead Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2014/05/11/For-the-Democrats-Tom-Wolf-deserves-the-nomination-for-governor/stories/201405090007 For the Democrats: Tom Wolf deserves the nomination for governor Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 15, 2014 Pottstown Mercuryhttp://wolfforpa.com/sections/blog/pottstown-mercury-says-wolf-is-what-pennsylvania-needs-as-a-governor' Pottstown Mercury and York Daily Record Endorse Tom Wolf wolfforpa.com April 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140908212127/http://wolfforpa.com/sections/blog/pottstown-mercury-says-wolf-is-what-pennsylvania-needs-as-a-governor%27 September 8, 2014 dead York Daily Record Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHanger TomKnox Jo EllenLitz RobertMcCord KathleenMcGinty MaxMyers EdPawl-owski AllysonSchwartz JoeSestak TimSolobay MikeStack JackWagner TomWolf Other Unde-cidedMuhlenberghttp://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-storylink-pa-democrat-primary-poll-final-20140501,0,3258222.htmlstory Muhlenberg May 18, 2014 August 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140818052938/http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-storylink-pa-democrat-primary-poll-final-20140501,0,3258222.htmlstory dead May 13–15, 2014 414 ±5% — — — 11% 7% — — 16% — — — — 41% — 25%HarperHarper https://web.archive.org/web/20140514223738/http://www.harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-governor-democratic-primary-poll May 14, 2014 May 12–13, 2014 559 ±4.14% — — — 15% 5% — — 15% — — — — 50% — 16%F&M CollegeF&M College May 6–12, 2014 530 ±4.3% — — — 11% 6% — — 19% — — — — 41% 3% 20%Muhlenberghttp://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-poll-2014-pa-democratic-primary-20140501,0,7544610.htmlstory Muhlenberg May 18, 2014 May 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140503010815/http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-poll-2014-pa-democratic-primary-20140501,0,7544610.htmlstory dead April 28–30, 2014 417 ±5% — — — 13% 3% — — 14% — — — — 42% — 28%GQR**GQR** Mar. 31–Apr. 3, 2014 600 ±? — — — 14% 5% — — 12% — — — — 52% — 16%F&M College March 25–31, 2014 524 ±4.3% — — — 8% 6% — — 9% — — — — 40% 6% 31%HarperHarper https://web.archive.org/web/20180116081237/http://www.harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-democratic-primary-poll-wolf-goes-from-worst-to-first January 16, 2018 Feb. 22–23, 2014 501 ±4.38% 7% — — 8% 6% — — 14% — — — 7% 40% — 19%F&M CollegeF&M College Feb. 18–23, 2014 548 ±4.2% 1% — — 3% 1% — — 9% — — — — 36% 1% 48%PPPPPP Nov. 22–25, 2013 436 ±4.7% 8% — 2% 10% 9% 2% 4% 21% — — — 17% 2% — 27%HarperHarper https://web.archive.org/web/20131113153833/http://harperpolling.com/polls/pagov-democratic-primary-poll-the-race-takes-shape November 13, 2013 Nov. 9–10, 2013 649 ±3.85% 7% — — 12% 15% — 6% 22% — — — — 5% — 34%GHY^GHY^ Aug. 27–29, 2013 506 ± 4.4% — — — 6% 6% — — 25% — — — — 6% — 57%BSG*BSG* https://web.archive.org/web/20160305112301/https://www.scribd.com/doc/161986195/PA-Gov-Benenson-for-Schwartz-July March 5, 2016 July 16–18, 2013 800 ±3.46% — — — 10% 15% — — 34% — — — — 11% — 30%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20130613021425/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/pennsylvania/release-detail?ReleaseID=1905 June 13, 2013 May 30–Jun. 4, 2013 460 ± 4.6% 1% — — 4% 5% 1% 1% 18% — — 1% — 2% 1% 63%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac April 19–24, 2013 547 ± 4.2% 0% — — 3% — — 1% 15% 15% — 1% — 3% 2% 60%GSGGSG https://web.archive.org/web/20160306091853/https://www.scribd.com/doc/132869293/PA-Gov-GSG-for-EMILY-s-List-March-2013 March 6, 2016 March 9–12, 2013 601 ± 4% 1% — — 5% 5% — 3% 18% 15% 3% 1% — 2% — 47% 1% — — 7% 7% — 3% 21% — 3% 2% — 2% — 54% — — — 12% — — — 31% — — — — 7% — 49%GQR**GQR** March 2–7, 2013 602 ±3.99% 1% 1% — 7% 3% — — 16% 21% — 2% — 3% 1% 45%HarperHarper https://web.archive.org/web/20130309032102/http://www.harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-statewide-poll-38065980 March 9, 2013 Feb. 27–28, 2013 ? ±? 0.82% 2.88% — 7% — — — 18.52% 19.75% — — — 1.23% — 49.79% ** Internal poll for the Tom Wolf campaign ^ Internal poll for the Kathleen McGinty campaign * Internal poll for the Allyson Schwartz campaign Results thumb|Results by county: #0645b4 Wolf—80–90% #1666cb Wolf—70–80% #4389e3 Wolf—60–70% #86b6f2 Wolf—50–60% #b9d7ff Wolf—40–50% Democratic primary results Tom Wolf Democratic Party (United States) 488,917 57.86% Allyson Schwartz Democratic Party (United States) 149,027 17.64% Rob McCord Democratic Party (United States) 142,311 16.84% Katie McGinty Democratic Party (United States) 64,754 7.66% 845,009 100.00% General election Candidates Tom Corbett (R), incumbent governor Paul Glover (G), activist Jonathan D. Jewell (I), Independent Ken Krawchuk (L), technology consultant and nominee for governor in 1998 and 2002 Tom Wolf (D), former secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Debates Complete video of debate, September 22, 2014 Complete video of debate, October 8, 2014 Spending As of mid-October, Wolf had raised $27.6 million and spent $21.1 million while Corbett had raised $20.6 million and spent $19.3 million. The two campaigns had run over 21,000 television ads, costing over $13 million.Holmberg Eric Wolf-Corbett race may be state's most expensive http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-publicsource-pa-gov-campaign-spending-20141018-story.html#page=1 24 October 2014 Mcall 18 October 2014 October 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141024182451/http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-publicsource-pa-gov-campaign-spending-20141018-story.html#page=1 dead Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2014 Governor Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139257 The Cook Political Report September 3, 2018 Likely D Flip November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallThe Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball September 3, 2018 Safe D Flip November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report2014 Gubernatorial Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2014-gubernatorial-ratings-november-3-2014 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 3, 2018 Likely D Flip November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics2014 Elections Map - 2014 Governors Races https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/governor/2014_elections_governor_map.html Real Clear Politics September 3, 2018 Likely D Flip November 3, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett (R) TomWolf (D) Other UndecidedMuhlenberg CollegeMuhlenberg College October 27–29, 2014 409 ± 5% 39% 51% 6% 4%Magellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies October 27–28, 2014 1,433 ± 2.6% 43% 50% — 7%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20160208124340/http://www.harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-statewide-poll-38248933 February 8, 2016 October 26–27, 2014 680 ± 3.76% 40% 50% — 10%Franklin & MarshallFranklin & Marshall October 20–26, 2014 326 LV ± 5.1% 40% 53% 1% 5% 738 RV ± 3.4% 37% 53% 1% 9%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov October 16–23, 2014 3,111 ± 3% 39% 52% 0% 8%Magellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies October 13–14, 2014 1,131 ± 2.9% 42% 49% — 9%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University September 30 – October 5, 2014 907 ± 3.3% 38% 55% 2% 5%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov September 20 – October 1, 2014 3,283 ± 2% 41% 50% 0% 9%Robert Morris Universityhttp://www.rmu.edu/news_highlights.aspx?id=677 Robert Morris University October 6, 2014 October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006051455/http://www.rmu.edu/news_highlights.aspx?id=677 dead September 26–29, 2014 500 ± 4% 34% 57% — 9%Mercyhurst UniversityMercyhurst UniversityOctober 2025 InternetArchiveBot September 15–24, 2014 479 ± 4.48% 28% 43% 2% 27%Franklin & MarshallFranklin & Marshall September 15–22, 2014 231 LV ± 6.4% 37% 57% 2% 5% 520 RV ± 4.3% 33% 54% 4% 9%Magellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies https://web.archive.org/web/20140926002521/http://keystonereport.com/sept2014survey.html September 26, 2014 September 17–18, 2014 1,120 ± 2.9% 40% 49% — 11%Muhlenberg CollegeMuhlenberg College September 16–18, 2014 429 ± 5% 33% 54% 4% 9%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University September 3–8, 2014 1,161 ± 2.9% 35% 59% 2% 4%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20160110182359/http://harperpolling.com/polls/pennsylvania-statewide-poll--9-2-9-3 January 10, 2016 September 2–3, 2014 665 ± 3.2% 41% 52% — 7%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov August 18 – September 2, 2014 3,560 ± 2% 39% 50% 2% 10%Robert Morris UniversityRobert Morris University August 18–22, 2014 500 ± 4.5% 25% 56% — 20%Franklin & MarshallFranklin & Marshall August 18–25, 2014 520 ± 4.3% 24% 49% 1% 25%Magellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies https://web.archive.org/web/20140912182817/http://keystonereport.com/Magellan%20Strategies%20BR%20-%20Pennsylvania%20Governor%20Survey%20Release%200714.pdf September 12, 2014 July 30–31, 2014 1,214 ± 2.83% 38% 50% — 12%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov July 5–24, 2014 4,150 ± ? 39% 52% 2% 7%Franklin & MarshallFranklin & Marshall June 23–29, 2014 502 ± 4.4% 25% 47% 1% 27%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University May 29 – June 2, 2014 1,308 ± 2.7% 33% 53% 1% 13%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 30 – June 1, 2014 835 ± 3.4% 30% 55% — 15%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports May 27–28, 2014 750 ± 4% 31% 51% 4% 14%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20140227214745/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/pennsylvania/release-detail?ReleaseID=2012 February 27, 2014 February 19–24, 2014 1,405 ± 2.6% 33% 52% 1% 13%Gravis Marketinghttp://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/polls/gravis-marketing-human-events-r-18756 Gravis Marketing January 30, 2014 February 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203085232/http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/polls/gravis-marketing-human-events-r-18756 dead January 22–23, 2014 717 ± 4% 34% 41% — 24%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20131220013926/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/pennsylvania/release-detail?ReleaseID=1991 December 20, 2013 December 11–16, 2013 1,061 ± 3% 37% 44% 1% 19%Public Policy Polling November 22–25, 2013 693 ± 3.7% 32% 44% — 24%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University March 6–11, 2013 1,116 ± 2.9% 39% 39% 2% 20%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling March 8–10, 2013 504 ± 4.4% 33% 42% — 25%Public Policy Polling January 4–6, 2013 675 ± 3.8% 41% 29% — 30% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); With Corbett Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett (R) JohnHanger (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University February 19–24, 2014 1,405 ± 2.6% 37% 40% 4% 20%Quinnipiac University December 11–16, 2013 1,061 ± 3% 42% 37% 2% 19%Public Policy Polling November 22–25, 2013 693 ± 3.7% 32% 51% — 16%Quinnipiac University March 6–11, 2013 1,116 ± 2.9% 42% 41% 2% 15%Public Policy Polling March 8–10, 2013 504 ± 4.4% 34% 41% — 25%Public Policy Polling January 4–6, 2013 675 ± 3.8% 41% 37% — 21% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett (R) KathleenKane (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 4–6, 2013 675 ± 3.8% 42% 42% — 16% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett (R) TomKnox (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University March 6–11, 2013 1,116 ± 2.9% 40% 39% 1% 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett (R) RobertMcCord (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University February 19–24, 2014 1,405 ± 2.6% 36% 43% 4% 17%Gravis Marketing January 22–23, 2014 717 ± 4% 36% 48% — 16%Quinnipiac University December 11–16, 2013 1,061 ± 3% 39% 42% 2% 18%Public Policy Polling November 22–25, 2013 693 ± 3.7% 31% 50% — 18%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20130613021425/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/pennsylvania/release-detail?ReleaseID=1905 June 13, 2013 May 30–June 4, 2013 1,032 ± 3.1% 35% 43% 1% 20%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University April 19–24, 2013 1,235 ± 2.8% 35% 44% 1% 20%Quinnipiac University March 6–11, 2013 1,116 ± 2.9% 42% 38% 1% 19%Public Policy Polling March 8–10, 2013 504 ± 4.4% 34% 45% — 21%Public Policy Polling January 4–6, 2013 675 ± 3.8% 41% 35% — 24% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett (R) KathleenMcGinty (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University February 19–24, 2014 1,405 ± 2.6% 38% 40% 3% 18%Quinnipiac University December 11–16, 2013 1,061 ± 3% 37% 44% 1% 18%Public Policy Polling November 22–25, 2013 693 ± 3.7% 32% 47% — 21% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett (R) MichaelNutter (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 4–6, 2013 675 ± 3.8% 41% 38% — 21% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett (R) EdPawlowski (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University December 11–16, 2013 1,061 ± 3% 39% 41% 2% 18%Public Policy Polling November 22–25, 2013 693 ± 3.7% 33% 45% — 22%Quinnipiac University March 6–11, 2013 1,116 ± 2.9% 38% 44% 2% 16% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett (R) EdRendell (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 4–6, 2013 675 ± 3.8% 40% 46% — 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett (R) AllysonSchwartz (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University February 19–24, 2014 1,405 ± 2.6% 38% 44% 3% 15%Gravis Marketing January 22–23, 2014 717 ± 4% 35% 44% — 21%Quinnipiac University December 11–16, 2013 1,061 ± 3% 37% 45% 1% 16%Public Policy Polling November 22–25, 2013 693 ± 3.7% 33% 48% — 20%Benenson Strategy GroupBenenson Strategy Group https://web.archive.org/web/20160305112301/https://www.scribd.com/doc/161986195/PA-Gov-Benenson-for-Schwartz-July March 5, 2016 August 6–8, 2013 600 ± 4% 41% 49% — 10%Quinnipiac University May 30–June 4, 2013 1,032 ± 3.1% 35% 45% 1% 19%Public Opinion StrategiesPublic Opinion Strategies https://web.archive.org/web/20160305134506/https://www.scribd.com/doc/148855446/PA-Gov-POS-for-PennCann-May-2013 March 5, 2016 April 30–May 2, 2013 600 ± 4% 34% 46% — 20%Quinnipiac University April 19–24, 2013 1,235 ± 2.8% 34% 47% 2% 17%Quinnipiac University March 6–11, 2013 1,116 ± 2.9% 39% 42% 1% 18%Public Policy Polling March 8–10, 2013 504 ± 4.4% 34% 45% — 21%Benenson Strategy GroupBenenson Strategy Group January 15–17, 2013 600 ± 4% 42% 50% — 9%Public Policy Polling January 4–6, 2013 675 ± 3.8% 41% 34% — 25% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett (R) JoeSestak (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University April 19–24, 2013 1,235 ± 2.8% 34% 48% 1% 17%Quinnipiac University March 6–11, 2013 1,116 ± 2.9% 38% 47% 1% 14%Public Policy Polling March 8–10, 2013 504 ± 4.4% 34% 45% — 21%Public Policy Polling January 4–6, 2013 675 ± 3.8% 42% 36% — 23% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett (R) MikeStack (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University March 6–11, 2013 1,116 ± 2.9% 39% 40% 1% 20% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCorbett (R) JackWagner (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University February 19–24, 2014 1,405 ± 2.6% 37% 44% 3% 15%Quinnipiac University December 11–16, 2013 1,061 ± 3% 36% 48% 1% 15%Public Policy Polling November 22–25, 2013 693 ± 3.7% 30% 50% — 20% With Gerlach Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JimGerlach (R) AllysonSchwartz (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 22–25, 2013 693 ± 3.7% 31% 39% — 29% With Guzzardi Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BobGuzzardi (R) RobertMcCord (D) Other UndecidedGravis Marketing January 22–23, 2014 717 ± 4% 31% 43% — 26% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BobGuzzardi (R) AllysonSchwartz (D) Other UndecidedGravis Marketing January 22–23, 2014 717 ± 4% 33% 42% — 25% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BobGuzzardi (R) TomWolf (D) Other UndecidedGravis Marketing January 22–23, 2014 717 ± 4% 30% 38% — 31% With Kelly Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MikeKelly (R) AllysonSchwartz (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 22–25, 2013 693 ± 3.7% 33% 41% — 27% Results right 300px Shift by county 300px Trend by county Legend #d40000 Republican — >15% #ff0000 Republican — +12.5−15% #ff2a2a Republican — +10−12.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5−10% #ff8080 Republican — +5−7.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5−5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0−2.5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0−2.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5−5% #77e3ff Democratic — +5−7.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #09ceff Democratic — +10−12.5% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5−15% #00a1c8 Democratic — >15% 300px County flips Legend Democratic #92c5de Hold #0671b0 Flip Republican #f48882 Hold 2014 Pennsylvania gubernatorial electionhttps://electionreturns.pa.gov/General/SummaryResults?ElectionID=41&ElectionType=G&IsActive=0 Pennsylvania Elections - Summary Results Democratic Party (United States) Tom WolfMike Stack 1,920,355 54.93% +9.42% Republican Party (United States) Tom Corbett (incumbent)Jim Cawley (incumbent) 1,575,511 45.07% -9.42% 3,495,866 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Results by county Countyhttps://www.electionreturns.pa.gov/General/CountyBreakDownResults?officeId=3&districtId=1&ElectionID=41&ElectionType=G&IsActive=0&isRetention=0 2014 General Election (Official Returns) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 8 January 2025 Tom WolfDemocratic Tom CorbettRepublican Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % Adams 11,130 39.86% 16,790 60.14% -5,660 -20.28% 27,920 Allegheny 207,017 58.30% 148,057 41.70% 58,960 16.60% 355,074 Armstrong 7,195 38.45% 11,520 61.55% -4,325 -23.10% 18,715 Beaver 24,456 51.21% 23,302 48.79% 1,154 2.42% 47,758 Bedford 4,786 34.59% 9,050 65.41% -4,264 -30.82% 13,836 Berks 51,840 50.90% 50,005 49.10% 1,835 1.80% 101,845 Blair 12,800 41.94% 17,718 58.06% -4,918 -16.12% 30,518 Bradford 5,082 33.91% 9,905 66.09% -4,823 -32.18% 14,987 Bucks 103,812 52.33% 94,584 47.67% 9,228 4.66% 198,396 Butler 20,171 36.03% 35,818 63.97% -15,647 -27.94% 55,989 Cambria 22,021 54.58% 18,325 45.42% 3,696 9.16% 40,346 Cameron 609 43.88% 779 56.12% -170 -12.24% 1,388 Carbon 9,163 53.81% 7,864 46.19% 1,299 7.62% 17,027 Centre 22,393 57.59% 16,489 42.41% 5,904 15.18% 38,882 Chester 80,701 51.80% 75,097 48.20% 5,604 3.60% 155,798 Clarion 4,371 40.51% 6,418 59.49% -2,047 -18.98% 10,789 Clearfield 9,682 46.45% 11,161 53.55% -1,479 -7.10% 20,843 Clinton 4,583 53.84% 3,929 46.16% 654 7.68% 8,512 Columbia 6,572 43.36% 8,585 56.64% -2,013 -13.28% 15,157 Crawford 9,994 43.05% 13,219 56.95% -3,225 -13.90% 23,213 Cumberland 31,311 41.78% 43,625 58.22% -12,314 -16.44% 74,936 Dauphin 40,376 50.80% 39,111 49.20% 1,265 1.60% 79,487 Delaware 110,934 60.91% 71,180 39.09% 39,754 21.82% 182,114 Elk 4,273 48.51% 4,536 51.49% -263 -2.98% 8,809 Erie 42,115 58.09% 30,389 41.91% 11,726 16.18% 72,504 Fayette 18,102 57.96% 13,129 42.04% 4,973 15.92% 31,231 Forest 815 49.85% 820 50.15% -5 -0.30% 1,635 Franklin 12,461 32.47% 25,913 67.53% -13,452 -35.06% 38,374 Fulton 1,111 29.54% 2,650 70.46% -1,539 -40.92% 3,761 Greene 5,230 56.18% 4,080 43.82% 1,150 12.36% 9,310 Huntingdon 5,500 43.15% 7,247 56.85% -1,747 -13.70% 12,747 Indiana 10,223 45.59% 12,199 54.41% -1,976 -8.82% 22,422 Jefferson 4,375 36.97% 7,458 63.03% -3,083 -26.06% 11,833 Juniata 2,172 32.89% 4,431 67.11% -2,259 -34.22% 6,603 Lackawanna 41,680 69.74% 18,081 30.26% 23,599 39.48% 59,761 Lancaster 57,594 40.91% 83,179 59.09% -25,585 -18.18% 140,773 Lawrence 11,996 51.79% 11,166 48.21% 830 3.58% 23,162 Lebanon 13,629 37.48% 22,738 62.52% -9,109 -25.04% 36,367 Lehigh 44,658 54.76% 36,894 45.24% 7,764 9.52% 81,552 Luzerne 41,609 56.07% 32,605 43.93% 9,004 12.14% 74,214 Lycoming 10,997 35.36% 20,106 64.64% -9,109 -29.28% 31,103 McKean 2,945 35.67% 5,311 64.33% -2,366 -28.66% 8,256 Mercer 14,466 48.44% 15,397 51.56% -931 -3.12% 29,863 Mifflin 3,492 32.30% 7,318 67.70% -3,826 -35.40% 10,810 Monroe 19,864 56.90% 15,046 43.10% 4,818 13.80% 34,910 Montgomery 156,200 59.86% 104,726 40.14% 51,474 19.72% 260,926 Montour 2,123 42.27% 2,900 57.73% -777 -15.46% 5,023 Northampton 40,753 54.99% 33,354 45.01% 7,399 9.98% 74,107 Northumberland 10,852 50.43% 10,666 49.57% 186 0.86% 21,518 Perry 4,344 33.36% 8,679 66.64% -4,335 -33.28% 13,023 Philadelphia 333,539 88.05% 45,268 11.95% 288,271 76.10% 378,807 Pike 5,365 41.53% 7,553 58.47% -2,188 -16.94% 12,918 Potter 1,524 32.68% 3,140 67.32% -1,616 -34.64% 4,664 Schuylkill 20,544 54.48% 17,168 45.52% 3,376 8.96% 37,712 Snyder 3,982 40.82% 5,772 59.18% -1,790 -18.36% 9,754 Somerset 9,599 42.20% 13,150 57.80% -3,551 -15.60% 22,749 Sullivan 778 36.99% 1,325 63.01% -547 -26.02% 2,103 Susquehanna 4,300 35.52% 7,805 64.48% -3,505 -28.96% 12,105 Tioga 3,541 30.87% 7,929 69.13% -4,388 -38.26% 11,470 Union 4,784 47.15% 5,362 52.85% -578 -5.70% 10,146 Venango 6,333 44.90% 7,771 55.10% -1,438 -10.20% 14,104 Warren 4,965 44.49% 6,194 55.51% -1,229 -11.02% 11,159 Washington 29,058 48.22% 31,203 51.78% -2,145 -3.56% 60,261 Wayne 6,087 44.40% 7,621 55.60% -1,534 -11.20% 13,708 Westmoreland 45,501 42.84% 60,716 57.16% -15,215 -14.32% 106,217 Wyoming 3,491 44.35% 4,381 55.65% -890 -11.30% 7,872 York 52,386 42.94% 69,604 57.06% -17,218 -14.12% 121,990Totals1,920,35554.93%1,575,51145.07%344,8449.86%3,495,866 Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Allegheny (largest city: Pittsburgh) Beaver (largest city: Beaver) Berks (largest borough: Reading) Bucks (largest municipality: Bensalem) Cambria (largest municipality: Johnstown) Carbon (largest municipality: Lehighton) Centre (largest municipality: State College) Chester (largest municipality: West Chester) Clinton (largest city: Lock Haven) Dauphin (largest municipality: Harrisburg) Erie (largest municipality: Erie) Fayette (largest borough: Uniontown) Greene (largest municipality: Waynesburg) Lawrence (largest municipality: New Castle) Lehigh (largest municipality: Allentown) Luzerne (largest municipality: Wilkes-Barre) Monroe (largest borough: Stroudsburg) Northampton (largest municipality: Bethlehem) Northumberland (largest borough: Sunbury) Schuylkill (largest city: Pottsville) By congressional district Corbett won ten of 18 congressional districts, despite losing statewide to Wolf. However, at the time, most of the districts were gerrymanders drawn by Republican legislators.https://www.cookpolitical.com/introducing-2017-cook-political-report-partisan-voter-index Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index The Cook Political Report Wolf won the 6th, 7th and 8th districts, which all elected Republicans to the House. District Corbett Wolf Representative1st 16% 84%Bob Brady2nd 8%92%Chaka Fattah3rd 54% 46%Mike Kelly4th 56% 44%Scott Perry5th 51% 49%Glenn Thompson6th49%51%Jim GerlachRyan Costello7th 48% 52%Patrick Meehan8th 48% 52%Mike Fitzpatrick9th 55% 45%Bill Shuster10th 59% 41%Tom Marino11th 53% 47%Lou Barletta12th 53% 47%Keith Rothfus13th 30% 70%Brendan Boyle14th 30% 70%Mike Doyle15th 50% 50%Charlie Dent16th 54% 46%Joe Pitts17th 39% 61%Matt Cartwright18th 54% 46%Tim Murphy See also 2014 Pennsylvania lieutenant gubernatorial election 2014 United States gubernatorial elections 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania Notes References External links Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 2014 at Ballotpedia Official campaign websites Tom Corbett for Governor Republican (archived) Tom Wolf for Governor Democrat (archived) Category:2014 Pennsylvania elections 2014 Category:2014 United States gubernatorial elections