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WILL HE OR WON'T HE? Mastriano makes announcement about run for governor
Mastriano cites timing and prior loss as key reasons for stepping aside, allowing GOP-endorsed Stacy Garrity to pursue the 2026 Pennsylvania governor nomination.
- On January 7, 2026, State Sen. Doug Mastriano announced via a Facebook Live broadcast with Rebbie Mastriano that he will not seek the 2026 GOP nomination for Pennsylvania governor.
- Mastriano had previously teased another run in July 2025 by reviving his 2022 campaign website after losing to Gov. Josh Shapiro with 41.71% to 56.49%, nearly 15 points behind.
- During an hourlong Facebook Live, Mastriano told roughly 500 livestream viewers `This is not the end`, and said he will remain 'the state senator still fighting in Harrisburg for you here' without endorsing Stacy Garrity, State Treasurer and GOP-endorsed candidate.
- With primaries set for May 19, Mastriano's exit likely clears the way for Stacy Garrity, while Shapiro launches his reelection bid with $30 million on hand.
- Mastriano's record includes promoting conspiracy theories and discrediting President Joe Biden's 2020 election win, while Trump's advisers worried his candidacy would hurt Republicans despite his grassroots online following.
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WILL HE OR WON'T HE? Mastriano makes announcement about run for governor
Republican State Senator Doug Mastriano on Wednesday said he will not seek the 2026 GOP nomination for Pennsylvania governor, ending months of speculation that he would seek a rematch with Gov. Josh Shapiro.
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