Pennsylvania Senator Doug Mastriano Announces He Won't Run for Re-Election in 2026
Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano is sitting out the 2026 elections, criticizing the state's political climate in a sharply worded open letter. A top Republican and Mastriano previously announced his candidacy for re-election.
Top Republican state Senator Doug Mastriano is skipping his re-election bid in 2026 due to concerns over Pennsylvania's political climate, as he blasts the current system in a sharply worded letter. Instead, Mastriano has announced his candidacy for the 2026 primary against incumbent Governor Josh Shapiro, who also recently launched his re-election campaign. The move marks a significant shift for the Republican Party, which had been counting on Mastriano's popularity to help them gain ground in the state. With this decision, Mastriano is essentially turning his attention away from his own re-election and towards challenging Shapiro directly.
