HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has entered the 2026 election year with $30 million in campaign cash on hand, setting a new state record as he seeks a second term.
According to campaign finance filings, the Democratic governor raised more than $23 million over the past year and carried additional funds forward into the new reporting period. The total is the largest amount ever reported by a Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate heading into an election year.
The previous statewide record was also held by Shapiro from his first run for governor, when his campaign reported more than $13 million on hand at the start of 2022.
Shapiro, 52, is not expected to face a significant challenge in the Democratic primary. The state’s primary election is scheduled for May, with ballot paperwork due in March.
On the Republican side, State Treasurer Stacy Garrity has been endorsed by party leaders and is widely viewed as the likely challenger in November’s general election. Campaign finance reports from her campaign are expected to be filed later this month.
Pennsylvania is once again expected to be a closely watched battleground as the 2026 races take shape, with both parties preparing for an expensive and competitive campaign season
