Pennsylvania Federal Elections 2026

Explore all federal election races in Pennsylvania for 2026. Compare candidate positions, review voting records, and make an informed decision.

Races in Pennsylvania

Candidates

Stacy Garrity (Republican) —
Josh Shapiro (Democrat) —

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Pennsylvania

2 races tracked

Election Schedule

Governor — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
17 congressional districts — All up in every even-year election UP IN 2026
Senate Class 3 — Next election: 2028 Not up until 2028
Next presidential election: 2028 Not up until 2028
Senate Class 1 — Next election: 2030 Not up until 2030

2026 Active Races

GovernorActiveNov 3, 2026

Stacy GarrityR39%vs

Josh ShapiroD55%

Pennsylvania is a critical swing state where Trump won in 2024 after Biden won in 2020. Democrats are defending one of only five Democratic-held governorships in states Trump carried in 2024, making this race nationally significant. Shapiro's strong approval rating (60%) and decisive polling lead make a Republican flip unlikely, but the race tests whether Democrats can hold swing-state governorships in Trump territory.

Last updated: Apr 10, 2026

In Office

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U.S. Senate (Class 3)DNext: 2028

John Karl Fetterman

Lean D★ Flip Potential

Fetterman's seat is crucial in 2028: Pennsylvania is a perennial swing state and Fetterman's unprecedented partisan split in approval (73% GOP, 22% Dem) creates both risk and opportunity. A vulnerable 2028 primary or general election could determine Senate control in what is expected to be a highly competitive cycle.

Last updated: Apr 10, 2026