Positions up for Election in the May 19, 2026 Primary

GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 

The Governor is the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The Governor has a duty to enforce state laws, the power to approve or veto bills passed by the Pennsylvania Legislature, subject to a two-thirds override, and to convene the legislature for extraordinary sessions. The Governor is limited to two four-year terms.
The Governor may grant pardons, reprieves, and commutations except in cases of impeachment, but only when recommended by the Board of Pardons. The Board of Pardons consists of the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, and three gubernatorial appointees, each of whom must be confirmed by a two-thirds vote of the Senate and who serve a six-year term.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

The Lieutenant Governor shall assume the duties of the Governor in situations where the Governor is unable to discharge the duties of the office.
The Lt. governor shall be President of the Senate. As such, he may vote in case of a tie on any question except the final passage of a bill or joint resolution, the adoption of a conference report or the concurrence in amendments made by the House of Representatives.
Fun Fact - The Lt. Governor runs for office separately in the primary, but as a slate with the Governor during the General Election

US CONGRESS, House of Representatives

Serves the citizens of a specific congressional district by representing the interests of their constituents, introducing legislation, voting on bills, and serving on committees, among other duties. They divide their time between their home states and Washington, D.C. They are members of the legislative branch.

STATE SENATOR, EVEN SENATE DISTRICTS

The Pennsylvania State Senate is the upper chamber of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Alongside the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, it forms the legislative branch of the Pennsylvania state government and works with the Governor of Pennsylvania to create bills and vote on a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Pennsylvania State Senate include passing bills on public policy matters, setting state spending levels, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, ALL DISTRICTS 

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Along with the Pennsylvania State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Pennsylvania state government and works with the governor of Pennsylvania to enact laws and set the state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting state spending levels, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

State Committee People
A political office whose members decide party policies. They are elected during the primary. Each area elects its members. Members also vote to endorse candidates from their party.

Local Committee People
A hyperlocal political position elected by party members in each precinct who do various party activities, such as getting out the vote, finding people to run for office, and registering people to vote. They also elect county and local party leadership and participate in the party endorsement process.  They are elected during the primary.