Shapiro reelection campaign adds $3.6 million to war chest

Exclusive Politics Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reelection campaign adds $3.6 million to war chest By Zak Hudak Updated on: May 6, 2026 / 1:02 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection campaign raised $3.6 million over five weeks, according to a senior Shapiro aide. The haul, which came in between March 31 and May 5, boosted the campaign's cash on hand to a massive $37 million, the aide said.Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Shapiro's presumptive Republican opponent, has not yet released her campaign's fundraising numbers from the same period but Shapiro's campaign outraised hers 10-to-1 over the first three months of the year, bringing in more than $10 million. Shapiro currently holds the record for the most money raised in a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race, pulling in $68 million for the whole  2022 election. He told donors in January that he hopes to raise between $90 and $100 million in his reelection bid, according to Spotlight PA. Conducting a statewide campaign in the Keystone State can run up costs, driven in large part by the expensive media markets surrounding Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Spending topped $110 million in Pennsylvania's 2022 gubernatorial race. Shapiro, a moderate, is considered a contender for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028. Former Vice President Kamala Harris vetted him as a potential running mate in 2024. Shapiro has no primary opponents in the May 19 primary. Garrity is also running unopposed for the GOP nomination.  2026 Midterm Elections More Republican Derek Merrin projected to win Ohio's 9th District primary