Pa. election 2026: What to know about the governor’s race between Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity

The 2026 Pennsylvania gubernatorial race features Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity, who face off in a contest with stakes tied to the state's divided legislature. The article details that the governor oversees critical functions like budget proposals and vetoing legislation, while the lieutenant governor presides over the State Senate. Key issues debated by the candidates include abortion rights, education funding, energy costs, and election rules.