Overview
- The Republican state senator announced the decision in a Facebook Live stream with his wife, saying God had not called them to run this year.
- He said he will continue serving in the Senate and left open the possibility of a future statewide bid.
- The move likely clears the way for Treasurer Stacy Garrity, who holds the state GOP endorsement, to consolidate support in the primary.
- Mastriano did not endorse Garrity and told followers a Republican nominee will need backing from the grassroots.
- He previously won the 2022 GOP primary but lost decisively to Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is expected to launch his reelection bid Thursday at rallies in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.