Pennsylvania Governor Race

Incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro is seeking a second term in office and is being challenged by Republican gubernatorial candidate and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity. 

During his time in office, Shapiro has focused on growing Pennsylvania’s economy, securing education funding, and pursuing infrastructure investments. He has been supportive of legalizing recreational marijuana and raising the state’s minimum wage. He has been openly critical of the Trump administration, especially on immigration enforcement. 

Garrity currently serves as Pennsylvania’s treasurer. Her campaign is focused on lowering taxes for working families, increasing school choice options for parents and students, and expanding natural gas production in the Commonwealth. Garrity is an outspoken supporter of President Trump’s agenda.

The race could have large implications for Pennsylvania, where the state legislature is divided. Democrats have a narrow majority in the state House, while Republicans control the Senate. Shapiro has had to negotiate with Senate Republicans on a variety of issues, especially when budget season hits Harrisburg.  

Shapiro and Garrity are split on the issues that are important to voters, including abortion access and election security. 

Recent polls show Shapiro, the incumbent, polling over 20 percentage points ahead of Garrity. 

PA-10 Congressional Race

In Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District, Republican incumbent Representative Scott Perry is locked in a rematch against Democratic challenger and former news anchor Janelle Stelson. In 2024, Perry won reelection by approximately 5,000 votes over Stelson, which was just over 1% of the vote. 

Perry has held office since 2013. He is a former member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and previously served in the Pennsylvania House. He is a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus. His work in Congress has been focused on reining in government spending and improving national security. 

Stelson has focused her campaign on affordability and government accountability. She has been outspokenly critical of Perry’s support of President Trump’s policies. Stelson was a registered Republican until 2023. 

Recent polling shows that the candidates are in an extremely close race. The race is expected to be very close and has gained national attention because it will determine who controls the House of Representatives in the next Congress. 

Pennsylvania Senate District 36

In Pennsylvania’s 36th Senate District, incumbent Democratic Senator James Malone is defending his seat against Republican challenger Tom Jones. In 2025, Malone won a special election by just 526 votes with a low voter turnout of just 29%. Republicans are now attempting to regain the seat. 

Malone previously served as mayor of East Petersburg before being elected to the state Senate. His priorities in office have included funding for public schools and increasing data center regulation in localities. He has voted across the aisle on keeping transgender athletes out of women’s sports.

Jones has represented the area in the Pennsylvania House since 2022. He is focused on fiscal responsibility, healthcare affordability, and growing the Pennsylvania economy. Jones was a township supervisor before being elected to the state House. He is a member of the Freedom Caucus in Harrisburg, and is a strong supporter of the right to bear arms. 

The district covers parts of Lancaster County, including Lititz, Ephrata, and Mount Joy. The district voted for President Trump by 15 percentage points, so Republicans see this as an opportunity to get the seat back during an election with a higher turnout. Registered GOP voters in the district outnumber Democrats by more than 41,000 people. 

Pennsylvania Senate District 48

Pennsylvania’s 48th Senate District will have incumbent Republican Senator Chris Gebhard running against Democratic challenger Wayne Moyer. 

Gebhard was elected to the state Senate in 2021 through a special election. He spent his career in the insurance industry prior to running for office. He is the current chair of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. During his time in office, he has remained focused on the economy, small business issues, and fiscal responsibility. 

Moyer, the Democratic challenger, won his party’s nomination through write-in votes during the primary election. 

The district includes Lebanon County and parts of Berks and Lancaster counties. 

Pennsylvania House District 88

Pennsylvania’s 88th House District is an open seat following Republican Representative Sheryl Delozier’s decision to not seek reelection. 

Democrat Sara Agerton and Republican Jeff Clark are competing for the seat. 

Agerton has spent her career in social services. She previously served on the Mechanicsburg Borough Council. Her campaign has been focused on affordability, public education, and housing issues. 

Clark is a military veteran and a retired law enforcement officer. His campaign is focused on fiscal responsibility, lowering the cost of living for working families, and supporting first responders. 

The district covers parts of Cumberland County. 

Pennsylvania House District 98

Pennsylvania’s 98th House District is another open seat following Republican Representative Tom Jones’ decision to run for the state Senate. 

Republican Nicky Woods and Democrat Hugh Hyder-Darlington are competing for the position. 

Woods is a small business owner and a mother. She was also a police officer before entering public office. She has described herself as conservative and plans to utilize her background in law enforcement and business if elected. 

Hyder-Darlington has focused his campaign on economic development, education, and civil liberties. He plans to improve housing and support small business and agriculture. He has said that addressing affordability is his number one priority should he be elected in November.

The district covers parts of Lancaster and Lebanon counties.