Primary Elections
Pennsylvania Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Pennsylvania ahead of the 2026 general election.
May 19, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
February 2026
Filing Deadline
Very High — Governor race, mul
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Bob Casey lost to Dave McCormick in 2024 — McCormick up 2030, Fetterman not up until 2028 |
| Governor | Josh Shapiro (D) up 2026 |
| U.S. House | PA-1, PA-7, PA-8, PA-10, PA-17 competitive |
2026 Primary Overview
Pennsylvania is a top battleground in 2026. Governor Shapiro faces re-election in his first term. Multiple House districts are competitive. PA-7 (Cartwright), PA-1 (Fitzpatrick), PA-8 (Cartwright), and PA-17 (Deluzio) all face competitive races.