Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has won reelection in Pennsylvania, defeating Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity in the November 3, 2026, gubernatorial election. The Associated Press called the race at 8:01 p.m. ET, with only a small portion of the vote counted, projecting Shapiro to secure a second four-year term leading the Keystone State.

Shapiro, who first won the governor’s office in 2022, entered the election with a substantial financial and polling advantage. His campaign raised more than $60 million during the election cycle, while Garrity’s campaign raised approximately $5.3 million. The governor also benefited from consistently strong polling throughout the campaign, with several surveys showing him holding a sizable lead.

Garrity, Pennsylvania’s elected state treasurer, sought to unseat Shapiro by focusing on government efficiency, economic growth, and the needs of rural communities. A retired U.S. Army Reserve colonel and former business executive, she had served as state treasurer since 2021. President Donald Trump endorsed her campaign, making the race part of the broader national contest between Republicans and Democrats during the midterm elections.

Shapiro built his campaign around his record on education funding, economic development, infrastructure and government operations. Before becoming governor, he served as Pennsylvania’s attorney general, where he gained statewide recognition through high-profile investigations and legal challenges.

The governor’s reelection also carries national political implications. Shapiro has emerged as a prominent figure within the Democratic Party and is frequently discussed as a potential contender for the party’s 2028 presidential nomination. During the campaign, Garrity criticized him for leaving open the possibility of pursuing higher office rather than committing to serve the entirety of a second term.

The race also unfolded against the backdrop of Pennsylvania’s importance in national politics. Trump carried the state in the 2024 presidential election, making Shapiro’s reelection another closely watched test of Democratic strength in a state that remains central to both parties’ national strategies.

Shapiro’s victory keeps the governor’s office in Democratic hands and gives him another four years to advance his administration’s agenda. Attention now turns to the state legislature, where the election could also reshape the balance of power in Harrisburg.