Hi John, I’m Dr. Steve Shapiro — Josh’s dad. We're in the home stretch of this race, so I wanted to reach out and tell you why I’m so proud of Josh, but first I have to ask: We’re just five days out, can you donate a few bucks to my son’s campaign?

I’ve seen the impact Josh has had since he entered public service and became Attorney General — especially how he handled the opioid crisis. I’m a doctor, and I’m proud that my son took the lead in the courts against the big pharmaceutical companies responsible for excessive opioid distribution throughout Pennsylvania and across the country. The settlement will provide funds for necessary opioid treatment for those in distress in every county in the Commonwealth.

All of that was accomplished while he continued to protect health care for millions of Pennsylvanians, defend our democracy when it was under attack, and pursued justice for victims of sexual abuse.

I am so proud to see that through every challenge he’s encountered, he’s becoming more connected with Pennsylvanians — and even more driven to fight for them. I was with Josh on the night he announced his campaign to become Pennsylvania’s next Governor to keep taking on the big fights for us, and it was a surreal moment.

To watch Josh, someone who cares so deeply about what he’s doing, spend his days fighting to make Pennsylvanians’ lives better makes me so proud — as a Pennsylvanian, and as his dad.

That’s the kind of leader Pennsylvania needs. If you agree, then take action right now. We have just five days left of this election and it’s up to us to make sure that Josh can finish strong. Will you pitch in just a few bucks to help his campaign?

I was on the road with Josh on his very first campaign, and one thing I always noticed was how Josh has always listened. He truly hears what people say, and he takes that to his work.

That quality is so necessary in government today.

People tell me all the time: “We need more people like your son in government,” and that’s because they trust him. People trust Josh to elevate their issues, their voice, their stories. They trust that he cares about what they say. They trust that he’s truly listening.

Can you donate today to Josh’s campaign to become the next Governor of Pennsylvania? There’s only five days left, and your support is so important as we work to get out the vote.

Thank you,

Dr. Steve Shapiro