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A guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 race for governor

Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity have very different approaches to the challenges Pennsylvania voters will be most likely to focus on in the voting booth.

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‘We are putting America first’: U.S. Rep. Scott Perry campaigns with Mark Teixeira in PA’s 10th Congressional District

The Republican was joined by the former All-Star first baseman at a campaign event Wednesday in Harrisburg.

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Personality

A Q&A with Janelle Stelson

The PA-10 Democratic congressional candidate talks affordability, combating corruption and her general election matchup with U.S. Rep. Scott Perry.

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Politics

Pennsylvania polls show Democrats leading as midterm election nears

Recent polls show Gov. Josh Shapiro leads by more than 20 points in the state’s gubernatorial race, while Democratic congressional candidates have an edge in some competitive districts.

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Politics

Mind the gap: Shapiro raises $13.3M in latest fundraising period, Garrity brings in $1.8M

City & State looks at the donors supporting Gov. Josh Shapiro and Treasurer Stacy Garrity in this year’s gubernatorial election.

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Politics

Endorsement Tracker: The 2026 PA governor’s race

As the contest between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Treasurer Stacy Garrity heats up, we’re tracking the latest endorsements.

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Politics

Pennsylvania looms large at GOP’s ‘Trump-a-palooza’ midterm convention

The two-day Dallas convention featured speeches from Pennsylvania Republicans, as well as a surprise appearance from Democratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman.

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The curious case of Andrew Tupone, the Green Party and PA’s 7th Congressional District

The erstwhile congressional candidate vows to appeal the Commonwealth Court’s order removing him from the November general election ballot.

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Exclusive: Gov. Josh Shapiro picks up endorsements from 5 law enforcement unions

The support from law enforcement unions follows recent endorsements from the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association and Philadelphia’s Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5.

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Updated Politics

What to know about Pennsylvania’s 2026 special elections

Several seats in the state House of Representatives have been decided through special elections in 2026.

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Politics

Shapiro and Garrity release dueling attack ads as Pennsylvania governor’s race intensifies

Gov. Josh Shapiro is looking to link GOP nominee Stacy Garrity to President Donald Trump, while Garrity is criticizing Shapiro over data center development.

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Politics

Who’s running for Congress in Pennsylvania in 2026?

City & State’s quick guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 congressional elections.

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Politics

Primary results spell the end for four PA House incumbents

Incumbents Ana Tiburcio, Donald “Bud” Cook, Greg Vitali and Keith Harris all appeared headed for defeat in Tuesday’s election.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Bob Brooks wins Lehigh Valley’s hotly contested PA-7 primary

The handpicked candidate of Gov. Josh Shapiro beat out a diverse, energetic four-candidate field to face GOP incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in November.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for deep blue PA-3 seat

The progressive legislator–turned-congressional candidate beat out well-funded and well-established candidates in Sharif Street and Ala Stanford

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‘Game on’: Janelle Stelson advances to general election rematch against Scott Perry

Democrat Janelle Stelson will face U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in a rematch of their 2024 contest, which Perry won by 5,133 votes.

2026 Primaries

Politics

The 2026 Pennsylvania congressional primaries to watch

Contested congressional primaries have drawn lots of attention, and money, to the Keystone State.

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Updated Politics

PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: Each candidates endorsement

Major labor unions continue to throw their support behind Street in the race

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

Justin Douglas leans on his experience in PA-10 Democratic primary race

The Dauphin County Commissioners chair hopes to bring a local perspective to Washington, D.C.

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Politics

Candidate questionnaire: Shaun Griffith

The PA-3 Democratic candidate answers our questions about his policy priorities, politics and more