US EditionGOP congressman won’t run for governor in Pennsylvania, despite Trump’s promise to support him
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, JUL 08 – Rep. Dan Meuser will not run against Governor Josh Shapiro in 2026, with analysts citing Shapiro's strong fundraising and political support as factors in Meuser’s decision.
- On July 8, 2025, U.S. Representative Dan Meuser announced he plans to forgo a bid for Pennsylvania governor in the 2026 election and instead will pursue another term in Congress.
- Meuser's decision followed an internal poll showing a difficult path to unseat incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro, who will seek a second term in 2026 and won by 15 points in 2022.
- Meuser cited his ongoing work with President Trump and Republican majorities to pass key legislation, including tax cuts, border security, and military funding, as reasons to maintain focus on his congressional role.
- In May 2025, President Trump publicly expressed strong backing for Meuser’s potential campaign for governor, assuring him of his unwavering support and confidence in his success; however, Meuser chose not to pursue the candidacy.
- Meuser's withdrawal narrows the GOP gubernatorial field to Stacy Garrity and Doug Mastriano, whom critics say hold extreme positions, leaving Republicans challenged to unseat Shapiro in 2026.
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GOP congressman Dan Meuser won’t run for Pa. governor, despite Trump’s promise to support him
U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser will not seek the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania, despite having President Donald Trump’s recent promise of support if he were to run. Meuser’s decision to run again for his northeastern Pennsylvania seat rather than governor leaves the Republican Party with a shorter bench of candidates to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in the 2026 election. “My focus needs to remain on doing my job, serving my c…
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GOP congressman won't run for governor in Pennsylvania, despite Trump's promise to support him
U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser won’t run for governor of Pennsylvania, despite having President Donald Trump’s recent promise of support.
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