Josh Shapiro Leads Fundraising in Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Race

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is seeking re-election in the November 2026 midterm elections, where he currently holds a substantial financial advantage over Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity. As of June, Shapiro maintained a 38-to-1 cash-on-hand lead in national campaign contributions. While political observers view Shapiro as a potential 2028 presidential contender, he has also called for the federal government to establish guardrails for artificial intelligence both domestically and globally.

Stacy Garrity has centered her campaign on criticisms of state taxes, business regulations, and policies concerning transgender athletes. The gubernatorial contest is regarded as a key race that could influence the broader balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Other political activity in the state includes Congressman Chris Deluzio's bid for a third term against Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy. Additionally, Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton joined other Black House speakers at Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church to discuss strategies for safeguarding democracy under the administration of President Donald Trump.