Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro raises record $10 million in 2026

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection campaign says it raised more than $10 million in the first three months of 2026, which sets a new state record for that reporting period.

According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage. The official says the haul puts the campaign
in a strong financial position after ending 2025 with over $30 million cash on hand.

The fundraising haul was first reported by Axios. 

The contributions came from all 67 counties in Pennsylvania and across all 50 states, reflecting what a top Shapiro aide described as broad national and in-state support. The contributions from across the country show his deepening national donor network ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run.

Shapiro’s book, “Where We Keep the Light,” was released in January, and he kicked off a nationwide book tour that included national appearances such as “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” 

Shapiro is donating $250,000 to the state party for downballot races throughout the state, with a focus on the four GOP-held battleground seats, the official said. 

Shapiro, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender who was also considered a possible running mate for Kamala Harris in 2024, is expected to face Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity in the gubernatorial general election as he seeks a second term in November.  Pennsylvania’s primary will be on May 19.

Shapiro reaffirmed Tuesday that he won’t make a decision about 2028 until after the midterm elections while at a book tour stop in Erie, Pennsylvania.

“So the only thing I’m focused on, the only thing I think anyone should be focused on, is having a national referendum in these midterms, having an extraordinary turnout for state representative, state senator, Congress, governor — I’m on the ballot again this year,” Shapiro said, according to the Erie Times-News. “It is really, really important we have a national referendum, sending a clear message that we do not like what we’re seeing in Washington, D.C.”