U.S. Senate Race 📅 November 3, 2026

2026 Pennsylvania Senate Race

Pennsylvania's competitive Senate landscape makes this one of the most watched races of the 2026 cycle, with incumbent John Fetterman defending his seat.

Candidates (4)
John Fetterman
John Fetterman Democrat IncumbentAge 56

John Fetterman has served as U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania since January 2023. Known for his towering 6'8" frame, hoodie-and-shorts attire, and blunt political style. He previously served as Lieutenant Governor and Mayor of Braddock. In recent months, Fetterman has broken with his party on several issues, including immigration and support for Israel.

Economic populismCriminal justice reformInfrastructure investmentSupport for Israel
Erik Gerhardt
Erik Gerhardt Libertarian Age 41

Erik Gerhardt is a master carpenter and general contractor from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania who joined the Libertarian Party in 2019. He ran for U.S. Senate in 2022, polling around 3.5% in some surveys. Known for his grassroots approach and commitment to individual liberty, he advocates for ending the War on Drugs, protecting gun rights, and dramatically shrinking the federal government.

Abolish income taxEnd foreign warsDecriminalize all drugsFree market healthcare
Dan Meuser
Dan Meuser Republican Age 61

Dan Meuser has represented Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district since 2019. A businessman who built a large mobility equipment company, he served as Pennsylvania's Secretary of Revenue under Governor Corbett. A strong Trump ally and member of the House Freedom Caucus, he is seeking the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent John Fetterman.

Border securityTax cutsEnergy independenceSecond Amendment
Dave McCormick
Dave McCormick Republican Age 59

Dave McCormick is a West Point graduate, Army combat veteran, and former hedge fund CEO who served as Bridgewater Associates' chief executive. He ran for Senate in Pennsylvania in 2022, narrowly losing the Republican primary to Mehmet Oz. He then won the 2024 Pennsylvania Senate race over Bob Casey Jr. He is now the junior U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania and a leading figure in the MAGA-aligned GOP establishment.

America First economic policyBorder securityVeterans affairsManufacturing revival
Dropped Out
Josh Shapiro (Democrat)Lou Barletta (Republican)
Historical Results
Year Winner Margin Runner-up
2022 John FettermanDemocrat +4.9% Mehmet OzRepublican

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