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Pennsylvania Treasurer Race Becomes Battleground Over Abortion, Election Integrity

FILE - Pennsylvania Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, left, meets with fellow House members Rep. Patrick Harkins, D-Erie, center and Rep. Florindo Fabrizio, D-Erie, right, prior to being sworn into office, Jan. 1, 2013 in Harrisburg, Pa. The Democratic Pennsylvania state lawmaker has announced he plans to run for treasurer, positioning himself as an ideological opposite to the Republican incumbent regarding abortion access and the 2020 election. Rep. Bizzarro announced his candidacy Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 in next year's primary. First-term incumbent Stacy Garrity, a Republican, has said she plans to run for a second term. (AP Photo/Bradley C Bower, file)
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Overview

  • Democrat Ryan Bizzarro announced bid to unseat Republican incumbent Stacy Garrity for state treasurer.
  • Bizzarro seeking to tie Garrity to controversial GOP stances on abortion ban and January 6.
  • Garrity praised for fiscal management, while Bizzarro accused of nationalizing local race.
  • Contest shows down-ballot races in swing states attracting broader partisan debates.
  • Race viewed as test of voter priorities in 2024 between economic issues and cultural battles.