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Governor in Pennsylvania
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- March 11, 2026 - August 3, 2026
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Governor
About this position
The governor is the executive of the state of Pennsylvania. The governor is commander in chief of the state military, appoints officers, approves laws, calls the General Assembly, and can pardon people.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$201,729/year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Citizen of the US; at least 30 years old; resident of Pennsylvania for at least 7 years; cannot hold any other office under the commonwealth
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $200; signature requirement of 2,000
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Department of State's office.
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