American representative and (R-09) He decided not to fight for a republican nomination for Governor of Pennsylvania and not to challenge Governor Josh Shapiro In cycle 2026.
Sources are reported by ABC News that Meuser recently told his colleagues that he would not enter the race. Someone known taklaki, that the Congress of the Four Gosh President Donald Trump on Saturday.
Asset supported Meuser During a rally in Pittsburgh last month, saying: “He was a great congressman. And if you run away, you have my full support. And you will win. People will get it really fast.”
This movement can tidy the runway for the Treasurer Garrita Stacy Be a GOP choice to challenge the popular headmaster of Pennsylvania. Garrita, who suggested that he was definitely considering running in the governor’s residence, was an overwhelming favorite during the April survey for participants of the leadership conference in Pennsylvania, receiving 41.1% support to just 9.13% for Meuser and 6.39% for 2022. Senator Doug Mastrian (R-Adams/Franklin).
The challenge of Garrita will be one that will face many GOP pretenders for state and federal offices in 2026. In particular, Shapiro for her:
- Won the election by 15 percentage points in 2022;
- He has a mighty name recognition and was considered in position No. 2 on the democratic presidential ticket in 2024; AND
- Had $ 11 million cash Introduction 2025
Garrita, who comes from Bradford, has 30 years of service in the army reserves, retiring as a colonel, and made a brand, returning millions of real estate to real estate. In 2024, she received the most votes of each candidate in the whole country in the history of state, winning the re -election to the position of the treasurer and put herself in a mighty race.
Among the outstanding republicans of the state of Keystone in its corner is 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.
In Garrita’s statement, he said: “Meuser Congressmen is my representative and I really value the mighty relationships we have built for years. I praise him for his fundamental leadership in Congress and devoting to the inhabitants of the 9th district.
“I will soon have an advertisement about the future of my career in service,” she added.
Christopher NicholasRepublican political consultant, Politicspa told that Shapiro “met many friends at national level that he can use to raise funds, and created many enemies in the country whom the Republican can use to raise funds.”
Larry CeislerMeuser, the Director of Public Affairs in Philadelphia and Democrat, former Secretary of State Income, saw that his numbers were not adding up.
“Run against Shapiro does not add up, he said.” Running against him will be for every painful experience. Just ask Lynn Swann How was it to run Ed Rendell. “
