Doug Mastriano wins Republican primary for Pennsylvania governor

Mastriano will go up against Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro on Nov. 8
Doug Mastriano
Doug Mastriano speaks with people during a rally on May 13, 2022, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Photo credit Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — With Gov. Tom Wolf on his way out, the Republican party in Pa. is looking to take hold of the state in November, and Pa. Republicans have elected Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano to face Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro in the general election.

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Much like the Senate race, it was a crowded field, but one that Republicans attempted to shrink last week with Pa. Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman and former U.S. Rep. Melissa Hart ending their candidacies to throw their endorsement behind Lou Barletta.

Clearly it did not work, and Mastriano will be representing the Republican Party on the ballot in the fall.

The results, as calculated by the Associated Press, are below.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images