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Pennsylvania General Election

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 165 days away

U.S. House, U.S. Senate, Governor, statewide offices

What’s being decided

The general election determines who holds each office. All registered voters may participate. Winning candidates take office in January 2027.

Candidates

Governor

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Josh Shapiro

Democratic · Incumbent since 2023

Josh Shapiro has served as Governor of Pennsylvania since 2023. Before becoming governor, he served two terms as Pennsylvania's Attorney General, where he led investigations into the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal and fought opioid manufacturers.

Voter information

Registration deadline

October 19, 2026 (15 days before the November 3 general)