Democratic Candidates: General Election on Nov. 3, 2026

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Vote for the candidates of ONE party for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
Democratic:
Josh Shapiro, Governor
Austin Davis, Lt. Governor

Representative in U.S. Congress

Vote for ONE
13th Congressional District (includes all of Franklin County)
Beth Farnham (D)

Representative in the PA General Assembly – 81st District

You vote in this district if you live in: 
– Fannett Township
– Letterkenny Township
– Lurgan Township
– Metal Township
– Orrstown Borough
– Shippensburg Borough
– Southampton Township
– St. Thomas Township

Vote for ONE
Caleb J. Donahue (D)

Representative in the PA General Assembly – 89th District

You vote in this district if you live in: 
– Chambersburg Borough
– Greene Township
– Guilford Township
– Hamilton Township

Vote for ONE
Shannon Michael Jackson (D)

Representative in the PA General Assembly – 90th District

You vote in this district if you live in:
– Antrim Township
– Greencastle Borough
– Mercersburg Borough
– Mont Alto Borough
– Montgomery Township
– Peters Township
– Quincy Township
– Warren Township
– Washington Township
– Waynesboro Borough

Vote for ONE
No Democratic candidate on the ballot

Official specimen ballots for all precincts in Franklin County, PA are available to view here.

Volunteers Needed: Community Outreach

Volunteers are needed for upcoming community outreach opportunities. Join the Franklin County Democratic Committee and help get out the vote!

Tuesday, September 22 – Postcard Writing to Democrats – Coyle Free Library Conservatory at 7pm Questions? Contact Ronnie Cook

Saturday, September 26 – Volunteer at Mercersburg Townfest – Sign Up

Saturday, October 10 – Volunteer Training – RSVP

Saturday, October 10 – Boots on the Ground – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Mike Waters Park – SIGN UP

Sunday, October 11 – Volunteer at Pridefest – Sign Up

Democratic Primary Winners 2026

We are proud to celebrate the election of our new state committeewoman, Avril Williams, and State Committeeman, John Patterson. Now the work continues for our Democratic nominees for Governor, Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor, Austin Davis, Congress, Beth Farnham, and State Representatives: Caleb Donahue (HD81) and Shannon Jackson (HD89).

We are proud to celebrate the election of our new state committeewoman, Avril Williams, and State Committeeman, John Patterson. Now the work continues for our Democratic nominees for Governor, Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor, Austin Davis, Congress, Beth Farnham, and State Representatives: Caleb Donahue (HD81) and Shannon Jackson (HD89).

Congratulations Newly Elected 2026-2027 Officers!

During the Franklin County Democratic Committee’s annual reorganization meeting, the members elected Janet McKeithan-Janifer as Chair.  The committee also elected Don Palesky as first vice chair, Sierra Jordan as second vice chair, Sean Scott as treasurer, and Deb Martinez as secretary. 

The group thanked outgoing Chair, Cameron Schroy, for his outstanding leadership during the last four years and laying groundwork for the success of the Committee, as well as the other outgoing officers, Trish Cordell, John Patterson, and Jane Jacobs.  

We congratulate Janet on her well deserved position and look forward to helping her achieve her goals for the local Democrat party. Congratulations to all!