PA-GOV: Pa. GOP endorses state Treasurer Stacy Garrity for 2026 governor race

The Pennsylvania Republican Party on Saturday endorsed state Treasurer Stacy Garrity in the 2026 governor’s race, potentially bypassing a primary contest that party leaders hope to avoid.

Garrity, a retired Army Reserve colonel and former business executive, has quietly courted key county chairs for months, a strategy that worked in positioning her as the de facto Republican nominee.

“I am deeply honored to accept your endorsement to serve as the next governor of Pennsylvania,” Garrity told committee members. “I may have grown up in a small town, but everyone I knew had the biggest heart. And I learned the values we all cherish — love of God, love of family and love of community — all in that order.”

In her speech, Garrity drew a sharp contrast between her and Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, who appears likely to run for reelection in 2026. She painted Shapiro as fiscally irresponsible and criticized his ambition.




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