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PoliticsMay 20

Shapiro, Garrity to Face Off in Pennsylvania Governor's Race This Fall

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity will compete in the November gubernatorial election after securing their party nominations.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity will face off in November's gubernatorial election after both candidates secured their respective party nominations in Tuesday's primary contests.

Shapiro, the Democratic incumbent, and Garrity, the Republican challenger, both ran uncontested in their primary races, according to Decision Desk HQ projections. The matchup between the two statewide elected officials is now formally set for the general election.

The race will take place in Pennsylvania, considered one of the country's largest swing states, making the gubernatorial contest particularly significant for both parties. Shapiro currently holds the governor's office and is seeking to retain his seat for another term.

Garrity serves as Pennsylvania's state treasurer and has received backing from prominent figures in her party as she seeks to challenge the incumbent governor. The election will determine Pennsylvania's chief executive for the next four years.

The November contest will pit two experienced political figures who have both held statewide office in Pennsylvania. Both candidates will now shift their focus from the primary campaign to the general election battle ahead.

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