With less than 18 months before the universal elections in 2026, Pennsylvania Republicans of State are looking for a candidate for a governor’s residence who can not only turn around Governor Josh ShapiroBut it probably helps to protect GOP with legislative positions in Harrisburg and Washington.
Next year, two names are still raised as potential standard carriers State Treasurer Stacy Garrity AND Rep. And Meuser (R-09).
While Meuser was in the front and he was gone on the aerial waves President Donald Trump The agenda and an indication of the possible governor’s run, Garrits, though less in the center of attention, do not avoid that she could not be clearly mentioned as a leader.
A challenge for both? Photo of the extremely popular governor of the first period in Shapiro, which:
- Won the election by 15 percentage points in 2022;
- He has a powerful name recognition and was considered in position No. 2 on the democratic presidential ticket in 2024; AND
- Had $ 11 million cash Introduction 2025
While Meuser received public support from Trump during the presidential speech in Pittsburgh at the beginning of the month, Garrites attract attention from outstanding Pennsylvania.
Among the outstanding state republicans, Keystone are Bob AsherA former member of the Republican National Committee and co -chairman of the Directors Council Chocolates Asher. He also served as an advisor to governors and general prosecutors in Pennsylvania.
She also attracted almost 40 other supporters who encourage the 61-year-old to escape, including five senators of state, 12 representatives of the state and 17 chairmen of the counties.
Garrita is an attractive candidate who received the most votes of every candidate in the whole country in the history of state, winning the re -election to the position of treasurer last year. She was also called, returning millions in the unpaid ownership of the residents of the state, as well as serving in the American Army reserves until their retirement as a colonel.
“I told her,” Please, run, “he said Kathy Kemp JensenChairman of the GOP of Warren Philadelphia Inquirer. “I honestly think he can beat [Shapiro]And I think she would do a fantastic job as a governor. “
Also taking into account the next run of the governor is a state Senator Doug Mastrian (R-Adams/Franklin), which was a nominee for GOP in 2022, but was defeated by Shapiro.
“I don’t think” twice is a charm, “he said Steve AdamsChairman of the GOP of Wayne. “I supported Doug, but I think that this time Stacy.”
Among the best state republicans, there are some concerns that Meuser’s nomination can hurt GOP twice-one does not regain the highest place of state, and the second, probably, probably the loss of a republican majority in the American home, if Meuser decides to run for the governor of vs. His solid red district in Nep.
“Taking this into account, the treasurer of Garrita is a huge public official, whom I admire very much,” added Meuser. “The most important thing for GOP is to recover the governor’s office, and this will take a united campaign, regardless of who the nomine is.”
In April, Garrity said at a leadership conference in Pennsylvania that she was flattering her, that they were well -friendly told her to run away.
“It’s really an honor that so many people asked me to think about it,” said Garrita Pennsylvania Capital-Star. “We would have to make a decision, probably in the summer.”
For his part, Meuser said that any public announcement could wait until mid -summer or around August 1.
Mastriano did not participate in the annual meeting of conservatives in Pennsylvania at Camp Hill.
