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2026 Pennsylvania Governor Election

Election: 11/3/2026
Governor of Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania
Updated: 4/6/2026

Pennsylvania’s 2026 gubernatorial race is the contest for governor of a large swing state with major stakes for state budgeting, energy policy, transit funding, abortion rights, and the commonwealth’s response to the Trump administration. Democratic incumbent Josh Shapiro is seeking a second term against Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, with the race also serving as an early test of each party’s 2026 message in a nationally watched battleground.

Latest Poll

Susquehanna Polling & Research · Apr 1

Shapiro
58%
Garrity
36%
4 polls total — view all ↓

Candidates

Josh Shapiro

Josh Shapiro

D Incumbent

Josh Shapiro is the Democratic governor of Pennsylvania and is seeking reelection in 2026. In early April 2026, his campaign reported raising more than $10 million in the first quarter, a new state record for that reporting period, and said it entered the year with more than $30 million cash on hand.

Stacy Garrity is Pennsylvania’s state treasurer and the Republican candidate for governor in 2026. In January 2026, she used a campaign speech to attack Gov. Josh Shapiro’s record and outline a platform focused on taxes, infrastructure, energy development, and cooperation with the Trump administration.

Polling

Susquehanna Polling & Research Apr 1, 2026
n=700
Josh Shapiro
58%
Stacy Garrity
36%
Source
Franklin & Marshall Mar 5, 2026
n=834
Josh Shapiro
48%
Stacy Garrity
28%
Source
Quinnipiac University Feb 25, 2026
n=836
Josh Shapiro
55%
Stacy Garrity
37%
Source
Quinnipiac University Oct 1, 2025
n=1,579
Josh Shapiro
55%
Stacy Garrity
39%
Source

Data Analysis Information

Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 4/6/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.

Models: GPT-5 MiniGPT-5 Nano

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