2026 Pennsylvania elections

2026 Pennsylvania elections
November 3, 2026 (2026-11-03)

The 2026 Pennsylvania elections will be held in the state of Pennsylvania on November 3, 2026, alongside the nationwide midterm elections. Elections will be held for governor as well as all 17 of the state's U.S. House of Representatives seats, half of the seats in the State Senate, and all seats in the State House. Primary elections will be held on May 19, 2026.[1]

Pennsylvania has been a crucial swing state in recent years. Donald Trump became the first Republican since 1988 to win Pennsylvania on the presidential level in 2016, and won it again in 2024. Democrats currently have a one seat majority in the House of Representatives, and Republicans have a two seat majority in the State Senate.[2][3] The state's U.S. Senate delegation is split between Republicans and Democrats, following the ousting of Bob Casey Jr. in 2024. Democrats currently control the governorship.

Democrats suffered statewide losses in 2024, losing control of one of Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate seats, the Attorney General's office, and all other statewide offices up for election.[4] Republicans gained a majority in the state's U.S. House delegation, unseating Democratic representatives Matt Cartwright and Susan Wild.[5] Donald Trump won Pennsylvania over Kamala Harris after previously voting for Joe Biden in 2020.[6]

United States House of Representatives

Main article: 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania

All of Pennsylvania's 17 seats in the United States House of Representatives are up for election in 2026.

10 seats are currently held by Republicans, and 7 are currently held by Democrats.[7]

Governor

Main article: 2026 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

Incumbent Democratic governor Josh Shapiro was first elected in 2022 with 56.5% of the vote.[8] He is eligible to run for re-election to a second term in office and in January 2026 announced he would do so.[1]

Incumbent state treasurer Stacy Garrity[9] is running for the Republican nomination with, as of yet, no primary opposition after securing the endorsement of Donald Trump.[10][9] State senator Doug Mastriano, who was the Republican nominee for governor in 2022, also considered a second run for governor, but ultimately declined.[3][11]

State Senate

Main article: 2026 Pennsylvania Senate election

25 of the 50 in the Pennsylvania State Senate are up for election in 2026. Republicans have held control of the chamber since 1994.[12]

Republicans currently hold 27 seats in the State Senate, and Democrats hold 23.[12]

State House of Representatives

Main article: 2026 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election

All 203 seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are up for election in 2026. Democrats flipped control of the chamber in 2022 for the first time since 2010 and retained control in 2024 with a one seat majority.[2]

Democrats currently control 102 seats in the State House, and Republicans control 101.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "2026 State Primary Election Dates". National Conference of State Legislatures. September 26, 2025. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Scolforo, Mark (November 8, 2024). "Democrats retain 1-seat majority control of the Pennsylvania House". Associated Press. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Wilkie, Jordan (August 25, 2025). "Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano says he has 'grassroots' support as party lines up behind opponent". WITF. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  4. ^ Levy, Marc (November 27, 2024). "Democrats in Pennsylvania had a horrible 2024 election. They say it's still a swing state". Associated Press. Retrieved September 27, 2024 – via WHYY.
  5. ^ Levy, Marc (November 7, 2024). "GOP flips 2 US House seats in Pennsylvania, as Republican Scott Perry wins again". Associated Press. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  6. ^ Schapitl, Lexie (November 6, 2024). "Trump wins Pennsylvania, delivering harsh blow to Harris campaign". NPR. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  7. ^ Cole, John (July 21, 2025). "Republicans outraise Democrats with Pa. likely at the center of determining control of U.S. House". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  8. ^ "Pennsylvania Elections - Office Results". Pennsylvania Election Returns. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  9. ^ a b "Stacy Garrity launches Republican challenge to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid". CBS News Philadelphia. August 18, 2025. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  10. ^ "Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in her bid to oust Gov. Josh Shapiro". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  11. ^ Schweigert, Keith. "State Sen. Doug Mastriano announces he will not run for governor in 2026". WPMT. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  12. ^ a b White, Jaxon (June 29, 2025). "Democrats see 2026 as shot to end Republicans' 30-year majority in state Senate". LancasterOnline. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
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