Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Race

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro formally launched his 2026 reelection campaign on Jan. 9, 2026, announcing at a carpenters’ union hall in Pittsburgh and later speaking in Philadelphia amid a display of party unity with introductions from the state party chair, labor leaders and local Democratic officials. Shapiro — who denounced “darkness and division and extremism” and “chaos and toxicity” from Washington and vowed not to let anyone “mess with Pennsylvania” — is also widely discussed as a potential 2028 presidential contender after increased out‑of‑state campaigning and national media appearances and a first term marked by high‑profile events like the I‑95 reopening, the attempted assassination of Trump in Pennsylvania and an arson attack on the governor’s residence.