Doug Mastriano Withdraws from Pennsylvania Senate Race

Doug Mastriano, a far-right state lawmaker, announced that he will not run for Senate in Pennsylvania in 2024, but will continue to serve in Harrisburg. Mastriano promised to support whoever emerges as the Republican nominee in the Senate contest. His decision could clear the path for David McCormick, a former hedge fund CEO and combat veteran who is being recruited by national and state Republicans to run for the Senate. Mastriano lost the gubernatorial election last year by 15 percentage points and his support for an abortion ban with no exceptions, his attempts to overturn the 2020 election in the state, and his appearance at the capitol on the day of the Jan. 6 attack turned off independents, swing voters, and even some Republicans.