Doug Mastriano

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro says Republican lawmakers are stalling state budget talks to gain an advantage ahead of next year's governor's race. Meanwhile, State Sen. Doug Mastriano is still deciding whether he'll jump into the race for governor.

Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity is running for governor, hoping to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026. Garrity announced her long-rumored candidacy in a video posted on social media Monday morning.

As she officially joins the 2026 governor's race, Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity says Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is more worried about running for president than Pennsylvania.

Late Tuesday night, U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, a Luzerne County Republican, confirmed published reports that he has decided he won't run for Pa. governor against Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026.