Ken
Krawchuk
Libertarian Ken Krawchuk is running for Pennsylvania governor in 2026, his fourth campaign for the office.
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Background
Ken Krawchuk is the Libertarian Party candidate for Pennsylvania governor in the November 3, 2026 general election. His campaign ticket was certified for the ballot by Pennsylvania's Department of State, and he is challenging incumbent Democratic governor Josh Shapiro. He has been registered as a Libertarian since 1993 and previously ran for governor in 1998, 2002, and 2018, as well as for state representative, Abington Township commissioner, and Congress on multiple occasions. He served as chair of the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania from 2002 to 2004. [Sources: 3, 4, 7, 15]
Krawchuk was born and raised in the Feltonville section of Philadelphia and has lived in Abington, Pennsylvania with his wife since 1981. He earned a B.S. in physics from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, graduating with honors from Cardinal Dougherty High School beforehand. He is also a graduate of the Abington Citizens' Police Academy. [Source: 11]
Professionally, Krawchuk has worked as a computer programmer since 1970 and is the founder and president of Amendment 16 Ltd., an information-technology consulting firm. He currently works as a business architect serving the pharmaceutical, insurance, and financial markets. He is also a patented inventor and freelance writer, and hosted the weekly radio program The Pennsylvania Project on WWDB from April 2019 through December 2024. [Source: 11]
His 2026 gubernatorial platform emphasizes fixing schools and cutting taxes. He does not currently hold any public elected office. [Sources: 4, 14]
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- Governor, Pennsylvania
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Founder and President, Amendment 16 Ltd. (IT consulting); candidate for Pennsylvania Governor
- Website
- kenk4pa.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 7controversyKrawchuk excluded from Pennsylvania governor's televised debate
Shapiro and Garrity participated in the only televised Pennsylvania governor's debate. Krawchuk, although on the November ballot, was not invited to participate.
Pennsylvania governor’s debate 2026: How to watch and what we’re looking for · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsKrawchuk calls for indefinite moratorium on new data center development in Pennsylvania
Krawchuk called for an immediate, indefinite moratorium on new data-center planning, construction, and operation until Pennsylvania and local rules are updated, greater local authority over siting, independent groundwater studies, and requiring businesses to bear electricity and infrastructure costs.
Data Centers · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsKrawchuk calls for statewide ban on Flock Safety cameras and similar surveillance technology
The Krawchuk campaign announced he was calling for a statewide ban on Flock Safety cameras and similar surveillance technology until statewide legislation is enacted.
Ken Krawchuk, Libertarian for Pennsylvania Governor! · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5endorsementWESA voter guide lists no endorsements for Krawchuk
A WESA voter guide entry for Krawchuk listed 'None provided' under endorsements, reflecting no reported major endorsements for his campaign.
Pennsylvania gubernatorial election: Garrity v. Krawchuk v. Shapiro · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsKrawchuk appears at West Chester voter forum, proposes $11,000 per-student school choice fund
At a voter forum in West Chester, Krawchuk suggested giving each student $11,000 to attend a school of their choice, according to the Daily Local News. This figure differs slightly from the $11,500 reported by TribLive; available sources do not resolve the discrepancy.
Candidates on the campaign trail - Daily Local News · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsKrawchuk proposes privatizing public schools with $11,500 per-child education funds
TribLive reported Krawchuk proposed privatizing public schools and giving families $11,500 per child for education, along with pledges to veto tax increases and line-item veto what he called unconstitutional or pork-barrel spending. Running mate John Thomas of Kittanning was also identified.
Libertarian Ken Krawchuk vows to fix schools, cut taxes in ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27newsKrawchuk tells ABC27 'I can win' Pennsylvania's governor's race
In an interview with ABC27, Krawchuk said he believed he could win the governor's race, citing a message of personal and economic freedom.
Libertarian: 'I can win' Pennsylvania's governor's race · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23pollQuinnipiac poll shows Krawchuk at 2% in Pennsylvania governor's race
A Quinnipiac University poll of likely Pennsylvania voters put Krawchuk at 2%, behind Josh Shapiro at 59% and Stacy Garrity at 34%, with 5% not choosing a candidate.
Shapiro 59%, Garrity 34%, Quinnipiac University Pennsylvania Poll ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14newsKrawchuk confirmed as only third-party gubernatorial candidate on November ballot
Spotlight PA reported that Krawchuk had accepted the Libertarian nomination and was the only third-party candidate on the November ballot, after Green Party candidate Tony Dastra was removed over the summer. The Republican campaign did not challenge his ballot position in August.
PA governor race: Your guide to the candidates · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 4filingKrawchuk had not filed a campaign finance report as of September 4
Spotlight PA reported that as of September 4, Krawchuk had not filed a campaign finance report or a statement indicating he raised or spent no more than $250, leaving his top donors unclear.
PA governor race: Your guide to the candidates · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania organizationKrawchuk was nominated as the Libertarian Party's gubernatorial candidate at the annual state convention in Warminster in March 2026. The campaign described him as the 'endorsed Libertarian Party gubernatorial candidate.' kenk4pa.com · Mar 1, 2026
Sources 18
- [1] Ken Krawchuk (L) – Pennsylvania Governor 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Voter Guide Profile for PA Governor candidate - Ken Krawchuk(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Pennsylvania governor’s debate 2026: How to watch and what we’re looking for(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Candidates on the campaign trail - Daily Local News(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [5] Data Centers(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [6] Ken Krawchuk, Libertarian for Pennsylvania Governor!(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [7] Pennsylvania gubernatorial election: Garrity v. Krawchuk v. Shapiro(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [8] Libertarian Ken Krawchuk vows to fix schools, cut taxes in ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [9] Libertarian: 'I can win' Pennsylvania's governor's race(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [10] Shapiro 59%, Garrity 34%, Quinnipiac University Pennsylvania Poll ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [11] Libertarians lead anti-war protest - Butler Eagle(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
- [12] Elections(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [13] PA governor race: Your guide to the candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [14] Gubernatorial 12-Step Program to Reform Pennsylvania(opens in a new tab) May 12, 2026
- [15] LIBERTARIANS KEN KRAWCHUK AND JOHN THOMAS TO KICK ...(opens in a new tab) May 10, 2026
- [16] Taxes(opens in a new tab) Mar 5, 2026
- [17] Ken Krawchuk, Libertarian for Pennsylvania Governor!(opens in a new tab) Feb 21, 2026
- [18] Environment(opens in a new tab) Jun 25, 2017