Now it’s as official as it can be, considering the election hasn’t been certified yet.
It will be the incumbent Democrat Josh Shapiro against the Republican state treasurer Stacy Garrity for Governor of Pennsylvania on November 3.
Shapiro was unmatched in his pursuit of the nomination and a potential second term.
“We have done a lot over the last few years – growing our economy and creating thousands of good-paying jobs, investing in public education and law enforcement, defending our freedoms and democracy – but there is much more to do,” Shapiro said at a post-election rally in Bucks County. “Tonight, with a commitment to continue to fight and serve on behalf of all Pennsylvanians, I proudly accept the Democratic nomination for re-election as governor of this great Commonwealth. This year in Pennsylvania, we have the power to end the chaos, cruelty and corruption of Donald Trump and his administration and forge a better path forward for our Commonwealth and our country – and we intend to utilize it. This is our task, this is our time, this is our task – and we are ready win.
“This November, Pennsylvanians will have the power to not only change the trajectory of our Commonwealth, but also our country, by electing strong Democratic leaders who will work with me in Harrisburg and reverse the balance of power in the United States House of Representatives.”
Garrity was the only candidate on the Republican Party ballot and faced a grassroots candidacy written by state supporters Senator Doug Mastriano. Mastriano, who was defeated by Shapiro in the 2022 general election, was recently nominated by President Donald Trump become the Ambassador of Slovakia.
“When I announced my candidacy to be the next governor of Pennsylvania, I promised that ‘help is on the way,’” Garrity said after the polls closed. “That statement rang true then, and even more so today, with the overwhelming support of GOP voters across the Commonwealth. The responsibility Pennsylvania Republicans have entrusted me with today is not one I take lightly. My commitment is to work every day between now and the November general election to defeat Josh Shapiro.”
“Make no mistake: it will take all of us to defeat Josh Shapiro this November. Josh Shapiro has raised millions in campaign contributions from liberal billionaires and is a darling of the national Democratic establishment. We need Republicans, Independents and like-minded Democrats across Pennsylvania to step up, get involved and help carry our message of a better future for Pennsylvania to all 67 counties.”
Democrats were quick to criticize the GOP nominee.
“Stacy Garrity is an extreme MAGA candidate who is more focused on showing her loyalty to Donald Trump than defending our Commonwealth,” she said Ava Pitruzzellospokesman for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. “Even though Garrity supports Trump’s disastrous, cost-of-living agenda — from his war of choice that has raised gas prices to health care cost cuts that force families to choose between groceries and insurance — Pennsylvanians see they can’t trust Garrity to put them first.”
“Stacy Garrity is an extreme election denier who has proven at every turn that her loyalty is to Donald Trump, not the people of Pennsylvania,” she said Meghan Meehan-Draperexecutive director of the Democratic Governors Association. “As costs continue to rise, Garrity supports the chaotic policies of Washington Republicans that have killed jobs, raised health care costs and continue to make life more expensive. She opposes bipartisan efforts to invest in Pennsylvania schools and communities, and has even been caught trying to erase her long history of opposing abortion rights.”
“While Governor Josh Shapiro has been a strong, bipartisan leader for all Pennsylvanians, Stacy Garrity could not be more wrong about Pennsylvania, and we look forward to ensuring that her 100% MAGA agenda never comes anywhere near the Governor’s office.”
The Republican Governors Association praised GOP voters’ decision.
“From fighting waste, fraud and abuse to bringing greater transparency to state government, Pennsylvania families know they can trust Stacy Garrity to restore the Commonwealth.”
This story will be updated throughout the night
