Governor Shapiro launches Rise Up Pennsylvania, a campaign aimed at bolstering Democratic victories in 2026 midterms by focusing on voter engagement and key issues.
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Saturday launched a coordinated campaign aimed at helping Democrats win state and national offices in the 2026 midterm elections.
The multimillion-dollar effort, “Rise Up Pennsylvania”, was announced at an event in Dauphin County attended by Shapiro, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair Sharif Street and other Democratic leaders.
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According to organizers, the campaign is designed to elect more Democrats to positions at the state and national levels.
During the event, Democratic officials encouraged Pennsylvanians to vote in the upcoming election and spoke on issues including labor unions, tax cuts and health care.
Shapiro said Democrats would push back against policies associated with President Donald Trump and urged voter participation ahead of November.
“I know Pennsylvania, we are going to stand up to Donald Trump’s chaos and cruelty. We will send a resounding message this November that we are better than that and we value our freedoms here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” Shapiro said.
Organizers said the campaign will focus on voter engagement and supporting Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections.