Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Republican, announced Monday that she is running for governor, setting the stage for a challenge to Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026. The second-term state treasurer,

State GOP leaders are expected to throw their support behind Garrity. Many of them are worried about a second run from state Sen. Doug Mastriano.

Garrity is the first Republican to announce a run in the race. But another familiar name is also dropping hints at a joining-- and political analysts say more is at stake than the governor's desk.