Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reelection campaign adds $3.6 million to war chest

Updated on: May 6, 2026 / 1:02 PM EDT / CBS News

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reelection campaign adds $3.6 million to war chest

TL;DR

  • Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection campaign raised $3.6 million from March 31 to May 5.
  • The campaign's cash on hand reached $37 million.
  • Shapiro's campaign outraised his presumptive opponent, Treasurer Stacy Garrity, 10-to-1 in the first three months of the year, bringing in over $10 million.
  • Shapiro holds the record for the most money raised in a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race ($68 million in 2022).
  • He aims to raise between $90 and $100 million for his reelection.
  • Conducting a statewide campaign in Pennsylvania is costly, with media markets in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh contributing significantly.
  • Shapiro is considered a potential contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination.
  • He has no primary opponents in the upcoming May 19 primary, and Garrity is also running unopposed for the GOP nomination.