Pennsylvania: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open Pennsylvania on the mapKey dates
- Voter registration deadline: October 19, 2026. Last day to register for the November 3 election.
- Last day to request a mail or absentee ballot: October 27, 2026. Your county election office must receive your application by 5 p.m. Completed ballots must arrive by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you can still vote. Pennsylvania has no early voting period, but you can request, fill out and return a mail ballot in person at your county election office before the deadline.
Official election information: vote.gov
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
This is a four-year term, and governor and lieutenant governor are elected together on one ticket. Gov. Josh Shapiro is running for re-election with Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Stacy Garrity's running mate is Jason Richey, and Ken Krawchuk's running mate is John Thomas.
Not yet checked against the state's official candidate list. Confirm on your sample ballot.
- Stacy Garrity Republican · Challenger
- Ken Krawchuk Libertarian · Challenger
- Josh Shapiro Democratic · Incumbent
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