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Pennsylvania · 2026 United States general election · November 3

Governor

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Josh Shapiro Democratic · Incumbent Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania's 48th governor, is the Democratic incumbent seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → Ken Krawchuk Libertarian Libertarian Ken Krawchuk is running for Pennsylvania governor in 2026, his fourth campaign for the office. Full profile → Stacy Garrity Republican Pennsylvania State Treasurer and Republican candidate for governor in the 2026 election Full profile →
Tony Dastra Green Green Party gubernatorial candidate who was ordered removed from the ballot by the Commonwealth Court on August 21, 2026, along with lieutenant-governor candidate Craig Bolton. Withdrew

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IssueJosh Shapiro
Democratic
Ken Krawchuk
Libertarian
Stacy Garrity
Republican
Economy & jobsno sourced position Supports broad tax cuts and vetoing all tax increases Supports expanding natural gas, cutting taxes, reducing utility bills
HousingSupports major public investment to expand affordable housing Supports abolishing property taxes; no broader housing plan stated Supports HOPE for PA program: property-tax rebates and mortgage aid
Health careSupports expanded health-care access, vaccine coverage, and anti-private-equity protections Opposes government-mandated health coverage; favors Health Share alternatives Supports federal Medicaid work requirements; cooperate with Trump admin
ImmigrationOpposes ICE detention facilities in PA; limits state police role in immigration enforcement Views border security and immigration enforcement as federal responsibilities no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports keeping abortion safe and legal; opposes further restrictions Opposes public funding for abortion; proposes 'pre-natal adoption' alternative Pro-life with exceptions; would not pursue new abortion ban as governor
Educationno sourced position Supports privatizing public schools and ending state education monopoly Strongly supports school choice, scholarships, and banning trans girls in sports
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy plan with cap-and-invest program Opposes fracking taxes; favors property-rights approach to environment Supports expanding natural gas drilling; opposes climate-focused restrictions
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement funding, opposes death penalty End violent-criminal parole; decriminalize drugs; ban Flock cameras no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports targeted tax cuts and new revenue without broad tax hike Eliminate income and property taxes; veto all tax increases Supports cutting income tax, eliminating inheritance and utility taxes
GunsSupports universal background checks, red-flag laws, ghost-gun ban Opposes additional gun-control laws; supports right to bear arms Supports Constitutional Carry and opposes restrictions on law-abiding gun owners
Democracy & electionsSupports expanded voting access; opposes federal voter-roll restrictions Eliminate mail-in ballots; require voter ID; re-register all voters Has raised 2020 election doubts; supports voter ID and sharing voter rolls with feds
Foreign policy & defenseStrongly supports U.S.-Israel relationship; defers weapons decisions to federal government Oppose foreign interventions; bring PA National Guard home Strong supporter of Israel; invested state funds in Israel Bonds

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