Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity stated she would “obviously” work with a potential Trump administration to run the state’s elections, signaling a willingness to potentially overturn Pennsylvania’s election results in 2026.
Garrity’s Stance on Elections
Garrity, a Republican gubernatorial hopeful, made the comments on February 6, 2026, during the state Republican Party’s winter meeting at the Harrisburg Hilton. This followed comments made by Donald Trump calling for Republicans to “take over the voting” in multiple locations and “nationalize” future elections.
Garrity has a history of questioning election results. She attended a rally outside the state Capitol the day before the January 6th riots, stating the 2020 election results were “tarnished forever.” At a 2022 rally in Greensburg, she stated, “We know that he won,” referring to Donald Trump.
While acknowledging Joe Biden is currently president, Garrity has not acknowledged whether Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. She described her 2022 comments at a Trump rally as “fun things” and said it was “easy to get caught up” at such events.
Concerns Raised
Manuel Bonder, a spokesman for incumbent Governor Josh Shapiro, called Garrity’s comments “dangerous,” stating she is “standing with Donald Trump as he attacks our democracy.” Ava Pitruzzello, spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, stated Garrity has “unconditional loyalty to Donald Trump” and “cannot be trusted to lead the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”
Governor Shapiro previously defended the integrity of the 2020 election, noting that Trump and his allies filed 43 lawsuits attempting to overturn the results, all of which were unsuccessful.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Stacy Garrity say about working with the Trump administration?
Stacy Garrity said she would “obviously” work with the Trump administration to run Pennsylvania’s elections.
What did Donald Trump say regarding elections?
Donald Trump called for Republicans to “take over the voting” in “at least 15 places” and “nationalize” future elections.
What was Josh Shapiro’s response to Trump’s comments?
Josh Shapiro stated that Trump and his allies previously sued him 43 times to endeavor and overturn the votes of Pennsylvanians, and that he won all 43 cases.
As Pennsylvania heads toward the 2026 midterm elections, how might these statements influence voter confidence in the electoral process?
