Pennsylvania Governor Election 2026
Josh Shapiro (D) is running. Rating: Solid D.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Shapiro (incumbent) | Democratic | Governor since 2023 |
| Stacy Garrity | Republican | State treasurer |
Polls
| Date | Pollster | Josh Shapiro | Stacy Garrity |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Susquehanna | 52% | 31% |
| October 7, 2026 | Quinnipiac | 59% | 34% |
Average of the 2 most recent polls: Josh Shapiro 55.5%, Stacy Garrity 32.5%. Polls are snapshots, not predictions.
Sources
- 2026 United States gubernatorial elections (Wikipedia)
- 2026 Gubernatorial Race Overview (Brownstein, Sept. 23, 2026)
- Latest governor polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report governor ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Amid Ad Uproar, Ohio Governor’s Race Moves From Toss Up to Lean Democrat (Cook Political Report, Oct. 23, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.