Incumbent: Josh Shapiro (Democratic) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Incumbent governor (2023–present).
Pennsylvania state treasurer (2021–present).
Member of the Libertarian Party Judicial Committee and nominee for governor in 1998, 2002, and 2018.
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Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.
| Health care | |
|---|---|
| Shapiro Health care A bill that was passed in Washington, D.C. to slash funding for Medicaid and SNAP in rural hospitals, all to give people at the very top who didn't need it a tax cut. That was a bill that I strongly opposed. Quoted by WTAE, Oct 2026 | Garrity Health care Medicaid's not being done away with. In fact, we're spending more on Medicaid this year than last year. Quoted by WTAE, Oct 2026 |
| Education | |
| Shapiro Education On my watch, we've invested 35% more in our public schools… Quoted by WHYY, Oct 2026 School choice It is not an either or. I want to see investments in public schools like we've done and I'm open to seeing the Democrats and Republicans come together to be able to provide that opportunity. Quoted by WITF, Oct 7, 2026 | Garrity Education We have spent $3 billion more on education since the governor came into office and this is the issue: our results are not improving. Quoted by WHYY, Oct 2026 School choice I believe in school choice because parents, not bureaucrats, know the best way to educate their kids. Quoted by FOX 29, Oct 2026 |
| Energy & environment | |
| Shapiro Data centers If you want to build a data center in Pennsylvania, you've got to generate your own power, and the developers and the tech companies have to pay for it. Quoted by WTAE, Oct 2026 | Garrity Data centers They're not against data centers, but they want time to get their zoning updated. Quoted by WTAE, Oct 2026 |
| Taxes & spending | |
| ShapiroNo public position found | Garrity Gas tax I think a good use of it would be for the diesel tax, as well as a gas tax just for two to three months… Quoted by WTAE, Oct 2026 |
Education
More than HALF of Pennsylvania students cannot read at grade level. TWO THIRDS cannot do math at grade level.
In Depth
Education in Pennsylvania is in terrible shape. Appallingly terrible!
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No congressional voting record for: Stacy Garrity, Ken Krawchuk, Josh Shapiro. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.