Shapiro’s lead has now expanded beyond the advantage he held ahead of the 2022 election against Doug Mastriano — a drubbing the GOP vowed not to repeat.

Garrity is challenging one of the most influential figures in modern Pennsylvania politics, Gov. Josh Shapiro, in a midterm year where Republicans already face strong national headwinds.

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

Garrity is challenging one of the most influential figures in modern Pennsylvania politics, Gov. Josh Shapiro, in a midterm year where Republicans already face strong national headwinds.

Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected to show the correct dates of the 2026 election and its deadlines for voters. We apologize for the error. HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Democrat J…

Stacy Garrity will look to shift momentum in her campaign to unseat Gov. Josh Shapiro when they face off in an hourlong debate Wednesday. The debate will air from 8 to 9 p.m. on six television networks across Pennsylvania, including WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh. It also will be streamed live on

Stacy Garrity will look to shift momentum in her campaign to unseat Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro when they face off in an hourlong debate Wednesday. The debate will air from 8 to 9 p.m. on six television networks across Pennsylvania, including WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh. It also will be streamed live

Join Dauphin Dems and Cumberland Dems to watch Governor Shapiro debate Stacy Garrity! We will be meeting on the third floor of Men In The Kitchen. Refreshments will be provided.

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.

While many people are paying attention to how the 2026 midterm elections might change the balance of power in Washington, D.C., it is also a potentially pivotal election here in Pennsylvania. Gov. Josh Shapiro is up for reelection, running against Republican challenger Stacy Garrity, the current state treasurer. Who wins that race will certainly shape the state’s policy agenda for the next two years. In the General Assembly, which is currently split – Republicans control the Senate and Democrats control the House – both chambers are also up for grabs. Democrats have been slowly eroding the Republicans’ hold over the Senate. In the House, Democrats have a three-seat majority, but Republicans could flip it. Of course, nationally the wind is at the back of Democrats. Commentators are contemplating the possibility of a Democratic trifecta in Pennsylvania for the first time since 1993. I teach public policy at Penn State Harrisburg and have a particular interest in Pennsylvania state politics. I think voters should understand not just the positions of the individual candidates on the ballot, but what the legislative priorities will be for either party if they gain control of the General Assembly. If Democrats control the Assembly For a...