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Pennsylvania: Governor and Lieutenant Governor
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
Pennsylvania's chief executive. The governor signs or vetoes bills, proposes the state budget and appoints many state officials. Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run together, so one vote elects both. It is a 4-year term.
This race is on every Pennsylvania ballot.
Election Quick Facts
October 19, 2026Registration deadline
To be announcedIn-person mail ballot voting
October 27, 2026Last day to apply for a mail ballot (5 p.m.)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Source: Philadelphia City Commissioners
2026 Candidates
3 certified for the general electionSG
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Candidate list from the Philadelphia City Commissioners sample ballots. Write-in candidates are not shown.
Compare the Candidates
Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing Pennsylvania. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.
Issue positions for Pennsylvania candidates have not been researched yet. Candidates can send us their information using the For Candidates form.
Ads in This Race
Paid ads from each campaign's official account, as listed in public ad libraries. Listing an ad is not a finding about its accuracy; see how ads are labeled.