2026 midterms could be the end of Pennsylvania’s split legislature, with effects on affordability, election reform, marijuana and more

Pennsylvania has a split legislature, and both chambers are up for grabs in the 2026 midterms.

By: Daniel J. Mallinson, Penn State, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 1,434

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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By Daniel J. Mallinson, Penn State

While many people are paying attention to how the 2026 midterm elections might change the balance of power in Washington, D.C., it is also a potentially pivotal election here in Pennsylvania.

Gov. Josh Shapiro is up for reelection, running against Republican challenger Stacy Garrity, the current state treasurer. Who wins that race will certainly shape the state’s policy agenda for the next two years.

In the General Assembly, …

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