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*[[Steve Bannon]], [[Counselor to the President|White House Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor to the President]] (2017)<ref>{{cite web|website=NBC News|title=Bannon has his MAGA megaphone back. GOP candidates know it.|author1=Allan Smith|author2=Henry J. Gomez|date=May 30, 2021|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/bannon-has-his-maga-megaphone-back-gop-candidates-know-it-n1269050}}</ref> |
*[[Steve Bannon]], [[Counselor to the President|White House Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor to the President]] (2017)<ref>{{cite web|website=NBC News|title=Bannon has his MAGA megaphone back. GOP candidates know it.|author1=Allan Smith|author2=Henry J. Gomez|date=May 30, 2021|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/bannon-has-his-maga-megaphone-back-gop-candidates-know-it-n1269050}}</ref> |
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*Kim Geyer, [[Butler County, Pennsylvania|Butler County]] commissioner (2016–present)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://butlerradio.com/geyer-endorses-barletta-for-governorbutler-county-commissioner-kim-geyer-is-throwing-her-support-behind-a-republican-candidate-for-governor-former-congressman-lou-barletta-announced-geyers-e/|title=Geyer Endorses Barletta For Governor|first=Tyler|last=Friel|work=Butler Radio|date=July 13, 2021}}</ref> |
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*Chris Young, [[Columbia County, Pennsylvania|Columbia County]] commissioner (2000–present)<ref name="July2">{{cite web|url=https://www.politicspa.com/july-2nd-playbook-4/98549/|title=July 2nd Playbook|first=John|last=Cole|work=[[PoliticsPA]]|date=July 2, 2021}}</ref> |
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*Justin Taylor, mayor of [[Carbondale, Pennsylvania|Carbondale]] (2003–present)<ref name="July2" /> (''[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]]'') |
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The 2022 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Pennsylvania. Incumbent Democratic Governor Tom Wolf is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term.
Democratic primary
Governor
Candidates
Publicly expressed interest
- Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania attorney general (2017–present)[1][2][3]
Potential
- Sara Innamorato, state representative for the 21st legislative district (2019–present)[4]
- Jim Kenney, mayor of Philadelphia (2016–present)[1][2][5]
- Joe Torsella, former Pennsylvania state treasurer (2017–2021)[1][2][6]
Declined
- Brendan Boyle, U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district (2019–present) and former U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district (2015–2019)[7]
- John Fetterman, lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania (2019–present) and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2016 (running for the U.S. Senate)[8]
- Chrissy Houlahan, U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district (2019–present) (running for re-election)[9]
Lieutenant Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Mark Pinsley, Lehigh County controller (2019-present)[10]
- Brian Sims, state representative for the 182nd district (2013–present)[11][12]
Publicly expressed interest
- Austin Davis, state representative for the 35th legislative district (2018–present)[11]
Potential
- Elizabeth Fiedler, state representative for the 184th legislative district (2019–present)[4]
- Sara Innamorato, state representative for the 21st legislative district (2019–present)[4]
- Summer Lee, state representative for the 34th legislative district (2019–present)[4]
Declined
- Malcolm Kenyatta, state representative for the 181st legislative district (2019–present) (running for the U.S. Senate)[13]
Endorsements
Brian Sims
- Organizations
Republican primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Lou Barletta, former U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district (2011–2019) and Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018[15][16]
- Joe Gale, Montgomery County commissioner (2016–present) and candidate for lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania in 2018[a][17]
- Charlie Gerow, conservative activist and vice-chair of the American Conservative Union[18]
- Jason Monn, restaurateur and former mayor of Corry[19]
- Jason Richey, attorney for Pittsburgh based law firm K&L Gates[20]
- John Ventre, retired UPS security and public affairs executive and candidate for Westmoreland County commissioner in 2019[21]
- Nche Zama, cardiothoracic surgeon[22]
Announcement pending
- William McSwain, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2018–2021)[23][24][25]
Formed exploratory committee
- Scott Martin, state senator from the 13th Senate district[26]
Publicly expressed interest
- Mike Kelly, U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district (2011–present)[27][28]
- Dan Laughlin, state senator from the 49th Senate district (2017–present)[29]
- Dan Meuser, U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district (2019–present)[27][30]
- Mike Turzai, former speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, former state representative for the 28th legislative district (2001–2020) and Republican candidate for governor in 2018[1][31]
- Doug Mastriano, state senator from the 33rd Senate district (2019–present)[27]
Potential
- Ryan Aument, state senator from the 36th Senate district (2015–present)[32]
- Jim Cawley, former lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania (2011–2015)[27]
- Jake Corman, president pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate and state senator from the 34th Senate district (1999–present)[27]
- Laureen Cummings, former Lackawanna County commissioner and Republican nominee for Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district in 2012[33]
- Brian Fitzpatrick, U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district (2019–present)[27]
- Daniel J. Hilferty, former CEO of Independence Blue Cross[34]
- Paul Mango, businessman and candidate for governor of Pennsylvania in 2018[27]
- Donald Trump Jr., businessman and son of former President Donald Trump[35]
Declined
- Jeff Bartos, businessman and Republican nominee for lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania in 2018 (running for the U.S. Senate)[36]
- Jason Ortitay, state representative from the 46th House district (2015–present) (running for re-election)[37][38]
- Pat Toomey, U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania[1][39][40][41]
Endorsements
Lou Barletta
- Executive Branch officials
- Local officials
- Kim Geyer, Butler County commissioner (2016–present)[43]
- Chris Young, Columbia County commissioner (2000–present)[44]
- Justin Taylor, mayor of Carbondale (2003–present)[44] (Democrat)
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Lieutenant Governor
Declared
- Jerry Carnicella, candidate for the 72nd House district in 2018 and 2020; candidate for the 35th Senate district in 2016[45]
Announcement Pending
- Rick Saccone, former state representative for the 39th House district (2011–2019) and Republican nominee for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district in 2018[46]
Publicly expressed interest
- Heather Heidelbaugh, former member of the Allegheny County Council and Republican nominee for Pennsylvania attorney general in 2020[47]
Libertarian primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Joe Soloski, public accountant and Libertarian nominee for Pennsylvania state treasurer in 2020[48]
Lieutenant Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Nicole Shultz, small business owner[49]
- John Waldenberger, Libertarian candidate for the 53rd House district in 2018 and 2020[50]
Green primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Christina Olson, co-chair of the Green Party of Pennsylvania[48]
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[51] | Tossup | July 9, 2021 |
Inside Elections[52] | Battleground | June 18, 2021 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[53] | Tossup | March 11, 2021 |
Notes
- Partisan clients
- ^ Poll sponsored by Club for Growth Action
External links
- Official campaign websites for gubernatorial candidates
- Lou Barletta (R) for Governor
- Joe Gale (R) for Governor
- Jason Monn (R) for Governor
- Jason Richey (R) for Governor
- Joseph Soloski (L) for Governor
- Nche Zama (R) for Governor
- Official campaign websites for lieutenant gubernatorial candidates
- Mark Pinsley (D) for Lieutenant Governor
- Nicole Shultz (L) for Lieutenant Governor
- Brian Sims (D) for Lieutenant Governor
References
- ^ a b c d e Brennan, Chris (December 9, 2019). "Everyone's already talking about Pennsylvania's big 2022 elections. Just don't ask the candidates". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ a b c Brennan, Chris; Terruso, Julia; McCrystal, Laura (November 8, 2019). "Did Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf just endorse Josh Shapiro for governor in 2022? 'That's my guy.'". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Huber, Robert (March 25, 2021). "Is This The Moment Josh Shapiro Has Been Waiting For?". Philadelphia Magazine. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Caruso, Stephen (October 5, 2020). "Toomey's exit kick-starts 2022 guesswork among Pa. politicos". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ Collins Walsh, Sean (October 30, 2019). "Philly Mayor Jim Kenney is considering a 2022 run for governor, sources say". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Micek, John L. (July 8, 2019). "No, Joe Torsella isn't running for governor – yet. But he's keeping busy". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Brennan, Chris (December 9, 2019). "Everyone's already talking about Pennsylvania's big 2022 elections. Just don't ask the candidates". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ Otterbein, Holly (February 8, 2021). "John Fetterman launches Senate bid in Pennsylvania". Politico. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ^ Tamari, Jonathan (June 8, 2021). "Democratic Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan won't run for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
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- ^ a b Caruso, Stephen (February 15, 2021). "Philly Rep. Brian Sims says he'll seek Dem nod for Lt. Gov in 2022". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Towle, Andy (February 15, 2021). "Out Lawmaker Brian Sims Announces Run for Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania: WATCH". Towleroad. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Otterbein, Holly (April 16, 2021). "The Democrats' Giant Dilemma". Politico. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ Riley, John (June 10, 2021). "LGBTQ Victory Fund endorses Brian Sims for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor". Metro Weekly. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ Greenwood, Max (May 17, 2021). "Ex-GOP Rep. Lou Barletta launches bid for Pennsylvania governor". The Hill. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ^ Levy, Marc (May 17, 2021). "Barletta to enter Pennsylvania's GOP stakes for governor". Associated Press. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Brennan, Chris (February 16, 2021). "The Gale brothers of Montco are teaming up to run for governor and U.S. Senate". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Seidman, Andrew (June 16, 2021). "A GOP strategist who worked for Reagan will run for Pa. governor as a 'conservative happy warrior'". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Corry restaurant owner Jason Monn will run as a Republican in the 2022 gubernatorial race". Erie Times-News. April 15, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
- ^ Candidate, Online. "The Great Pennsylvania Comeback - Jason Richey | Home". pacomeback.com. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
- ^ "Hempfield resident John Ventre announces bid for Pa. governor". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ Myszkowski, Brian (May 21, 2021). "Renowned surgeon from the Poconos throws hat into ring for governor". Pocono Record. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Cole, John (December 9, 2019). "PA Society Rumor Mill Recap". PoliticsPA. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ Tamari, Jonathan (March 22, 2021). "Former U.S. Attorney Bill McSwain is taking a step toward running for Pa. governor next year". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "William McSwain, Ex-Federal Prosecutor In Philadelphia Appointed By Donald Trump, Seeks Former President's Backing In Governor's Race". July 13, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ Shapiro, Susan (June 8, 2021). "State Sen. Scott Martin announces exploratory bid for Pennsylvania governor". WGAL. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d e f g Thompson, Charles (July 24, 2020). "Will Pat Toomey run for governor? A third U.S. Senate term? Pa. Republicans are wondering". PennLive. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Layne, Nathan; Holland, Steve; Oliphant, James; Bloom, Deborah (March 18, 2021). "Eyeing 2022 elections, Republicans jockey for Trump's blessing". Reuters. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ Tamari, Jonathan (June 11, 2021). "A Pa. Republican lawmaker eyes a run for governor — with a pitch that breaks from Trump". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ O'Boyle, William (March 22, 2021). "Poll shows Barletta favored by GOP voters to run for governor". Times Leader. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
- ^ Brennan, Chris (December 7, 2019). "Mike Turzai is thinking about running for Pennsylvania governor — again". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Caruso, Stephen (October 5, 2020). "Toomey's exit kick-starts 2022 guesswork among Pa. politicos". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ Cole, John (January 30, 2020). "Cummings Floats 2022 Governor Bid". PoliticsPA. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- ^ Seidman, Andrew (January 14, 2021). "A former Philly insurance executive is eyeing a run for Pennsylvania governor". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ^ Bumsted, Brad (November 15, 2020). "The election is over! Here comes the election!". LNP. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ Tamari, Jonathan (March 8, 2021). "Real estate developer Jeff Bartos launches a Republican Senate campaign in Pa". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Caruso, Stephen (March 11, 2021). "Western Pa. state Rep. Ortitay looking into Pa. governor's run". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ Cole, John (June 30, 2021). "Ortitay Rules Out Run for Governor". PoliticsPA. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Abrams, Mark (December 10, 2019). "Sen. Toomey says he might consider a run for Pa. governor". KYW Newsradio. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Olson, Laura (December 9, 2019). "Gov. Pat Toomey? Lehigh Valley lawmaker eyeing 2022 options". The Morning Call. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Tamari, Jonathan; Bender, William (October 4, 2020). "Sen. Pat Toomey won't run for reelection or for Pennsylvania governor, sources say". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ Allan Smith; Henry J. Gomez (May 30, 2021). "Bannon has his MAGA megaphone back. GOP candidates know it". NBC News.
- ^ Friel, Tyler (July 13, 2021). "Geyer Endorses Barletta For Governor". Butler Radio.
- ^ a b Cole, John (July 2, 2021). "July 2nd Playbook". PoliticsPA.
- ^ WJAC Staff (January 4, 2021). "Jerry Carnicella announces he's running for lieutenant governor". WJAC-TV. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ "Former State Rep. Rick Saccone Expected to Run for Lieutenant Governor". KDKA. KDKA. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ Tamari, Jonathan (April 23, 2021). "Ron DeSantis is coming to Pennsylvania as his stock rises in a post-Trump GOP". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Brown, Shaniece Holmes (June 8, 2021). "Pennsylvania's 2022 race for governor: What we know so far". WHYY. Spotlight PA. Archived from the original on June 9, 2021. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ "Nicole Shultz for Pennsylvania Lt. Governor 2022". My Site 1. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ John Waldenberger (January 17, 2021). "John Waldenberger Libertarian for PA Lt Governor". Facebook.com/Walden4PA. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
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- ^ "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.