2026 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:	2026 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
Country:	Pennsylvania
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	yes
Previous Election:	2022 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
Previous Year:	2022
Next Election:	2030 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
Next Year:	2030
Election Date:	November 3, 2026
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Governor
Before Election:	Josh Shapiro
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

The 2026 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Pennsylvania. Incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro is eligible to run for re-election to a second term but has not yet stated if he will do so.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Potential

• Josh Shapiro, incumbent governor

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential

• Stacy Garrity, State Treasurer (2021–present)^[1]
• Doug Mastriano, state senator from SD-33 (2019–present) and nominee for governor in 2022^[2]
• Scott Perry, U.S. Representative from (2019–present)
• Kristin Phillips-Hill, State Senator from SD-28 (2019–present)

Polling

Libertarian convention

Candidates

Declared

• Ken Krawchuk, IT consultant and perennial candidate^[3]

Notes and References

1. News: Cole . John . April 8, 2024 . Straw poll from Pennsylvania Leadership Conference offers early look at future GOP nominees . City&State Pennsylvania . June 10, 2024.
2. News: Brennan . Chris . July 30, 2023 . Doug Mastriano sure seems to be campaigning for something, and Republicans are worried . . July 30, 2023.
3. News: Libertarian Candidate for Governor Visiting Butler. Pelullo. Antonio. June 9, 2023. June 13, 2023. Butler Radio Network.