Oct. 24, 2026Updated Oct. 27, 2026, 8:34 a.m. ET
The official ballots for the Nov. 3 general election are set.
And Erie County voters will have some key decisions to make.
Up for election this fall are Pennsylvania governor, representative in the 16th U.S. Congressional District and representatives in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
There’s also a referendum question in one local municipality.
Governor’s race
Democrat Josh Shapiro is seeking a second four-year term as Pennsylvania governor, with incumbent Lt. Gov. Austin Davis as his running mate. Davis is a former state representative for Allegheny County.
Opposing Shapiro is Republican Stacy Garrity, the two-term state treasurer. Her running mate for lieutenant governor is Allegheny County attorney Jason Richey.
There’s also a Libertarian candidate for governor, Ken Krawchuk, a Philadelphia area computer programmer and business owner. Armstrong County educator John Thomas is the Libertarian candidate for lieutenant governor.
Representative in Congress
Republican Mike Kelly, of Butler County, is seeking a ninth two-year term in Congress representing the 16th District.
Mercer County’s Justin Wagner is the Democratic candidate.
The 16th District includes Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Lawrence and Butler counties and a portion of Venango County.
More: In 16th District, Wagner calls for change as Kelly touts experienceRepresentative in General Assembly1st District: Democrat Pat Harkins, of Erie, is seeking re-election for an 11th two-year term in the state House of Representatives. There is no Republican on the ballot. The district includes five Erie wards plus Lawrence Park Township.2nd District: Democrat Bob Merski, of Erie, is unopposed for re-election for a fifth two-year term in the state House. The district includes Erie’s 5th Ward, Wesleyville Borough, and Summit, Greene and Harborcreek townships.3rd District: Democrat Ryan Bizzarro, of Millcreek Township, is seeking re-election for an eighth two-year term in the state House of Representatives. Donna Reese, also of Millcreek, is the Republican candidate. The district includes Millcreek and Fairview townships.4th District: Republican Jake Banta, of LeBoeuf Township, is seeking re-election for a third two-year term in the state House of Representatives. Kathryn DiVittorio, of Corry, is the Democratic candidate. The district encompasses Corry; Edinboro, Elgin, Girard, Lake City, McKean, Mill Village, North East, Platea, Union City, Waterford and Wattsburg boroughs; and Amity, Concord, Franklin, Girard, Greenfield, Leboeuf, McKean, North East, Union, Venango, Washington, Waterford and Wayne townships.6th District: Republican Brad Roae is seeking an 11th two-year term in the state House. Michael Walker is the Democratic candidate. Both candidates are from Crawford County. The district includes Albion and Cranesville boroughs and Springfield, Conneaut and Elk Creek townships in Erie County as well as Meadville, Conneaut Lake, Linesville and Conneautville in Crawford County.
Albion voters will answer yes or no to: “Shall the Borough of Albion reduce the number of council members from seven (7) to five (5) effective January 3, 2028.”
Erie County voter guide: What to know before Election DayFairview Township District 1: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1070 Dutch Road.Millcreek Township District 24: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 3108 Sterrettania Road.Albion Borough: Albion Borough Office, 53 E. State St.More information
Polls open at 7 a.m. and remain open until 8 p.m.
Need to find your polling place? Search by address or district map on the Erie County website at eriecountypa.gov.
Contact Valerie Myers at vmyers@usatodayco.com.