Pennsylvania Treasurer election, 2024

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Pennsylvania Treasurer
Election details
Filing deadline: February 13, 2024
Primary: April 23, 2024 General: November 5, 2024 Pre-election incumbent(s): Stacy Garrity (R)
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Pennsylvania
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Incumbent Stacy Garrity (R) defeated Erin McClelland (D) in the general election for Pennsylvania Treasurer on November 5, 2024.

Spotlight PA's Jannelle Andes, Genevieve Hartnett, Alaysia Lane, Bill Meincke, and DJ Waller wrote ahead of the election, "The state treasurer is one of three elected row officers in the commonwealth, and plays a crucial role in managing state dollars. ...The position is commonly seen as a stepping stone for higher office; U.S. Sen Bob Casey (D., Pa.) is a former treasurer."

Garrity was first elected in 2020, defeating incumbent Joseph Torsella (D) 48.7% to 47.9%. At the same time, Joe Biden (D) defeated Donald Trump (R), 50.0% to 48.8%. Muhlenberg College political scientist Chris Borick attributed this to "the Pennsylvania electorate seeking to hedge a bit — which isn’t, by the way, alien territory for us." To read more about how Pennsylvania state executives did in 2020 in comparison to the presidential race, click here. Click here for the results of other state executive offices.

Before her election, Garrity served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 30 years. She was also vice president for Global Tungsten & Powders. Garrity campaigned on her record in office and focused on what she said was her office's record of returning unclaimed property. She said, in 2023, her office returned "more unclaimed property than had ever been returned by a treasurer in a single year... since 1993." She also focused on her support for "a tax-deductible 401k-style retirement savings program for Pennsylvanians not currently covered by pensions or other retirement savings vehicles."

McClelland was a businesswoman and mental health counselor. Spotlight PA's Jannelle Andes, Genevieve Hartnett, Alaysia Lane, Bill Meincke, and DJ Waller wrote that McClelland "would require companies in Pennsylvania to verify their supply chains are free of goods from countries with records of human rights abuses and deny them state contracts if they can’t show they’ve cut ties with these countries." McClelland said she wanted to "take on the issue of cyber-security, ...We must establish a shared-learning process, an alert system and constant training..." She also opposed foreign investments by the treasury saying, "We have lots of secure investments that we can do here. I think it’s a better bet."

The purchase of Israeli bonds became an issue in this race. On October 12, 2023, Garrity invested $20 million in Israeli bonds, saying it was important "to show our support at a time when the people of Israel are facing horrific terrorism." Garrity said that the bonds were a good investment because they "pay above-market returns and they’ve never defaulted." McClelland criticized Garrity's investment in these bonds saying, "Fiscal policy, monetary policy, investment policy is incredibly complicated and dynamic, ...if you’re going to do it for a performance, ...I don’t buy into that." McClelland also said that there were "too many factors when you’re dealing with a foreign country that you cannot control for," as a reason why she opposed purchasing these bonds.

Garrity raised $833,529 and spent $398,679, and McClellan had raised $122,476 and spent $55,930. To read more about campaign finance reports, click here.

This was one of five statewide elections in Pennsylvania alongside elections for president, U.S. Senate, attorney general, and auditor. To read more about Pennsylvania's elections in 2024, click here.

Pennsylvania is one of 48 states that has a treasurer and one of 10 states that held an election for treasurer in 2024. Heading into the election, 12 states had a Democratic treasurer, 24 states had a Republican treasurer, and 12 states had a nonpartisan treasurer.

Candidates and election results

Incumbent Stacy Garrity won election in the general election for Pennsylvania Treasurer.

General election

General election for Pennsylvania Treasurer

Incumbent Stacy Garrity defeated Erin McClelland, Nickolas Ciesielski, Troy Bowman, and Chris Foster in the general election for Pennsylvania Treasurer on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stacy Garrity (R)	51.9	3,542,336
		Erin McClelland (D)	45.6	3,115,393
		Nickolas Ciesielski (L)	1.5	99,228
	Submit photo	Troy Bowman (Constitution Party)	0.6	40,886
		Chris Foster (Forward Party)	0.4	26,753

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,824,596
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pennsylvania Treasurer

Erin McClelland defeated Ryan Bizzarro in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania Treasurer on April 23, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erin McClelland	54.0	547,345
		Ryan Bizzarro	45.5	461,905
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	5,278

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,014,528
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Alan Butkovitz (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pennsylvania Treasurer

Incumbent Stacy Garrity advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania Treasurer on April 23, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stacy Garrity	99.3	853,284
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	5,658

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 858,942
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Voting information

See also: Voting in Pennsylvania

Election information in Pennsylvania: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 21, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 21, 2024
• Online: Oct. 21, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 29, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 29, 2024
• Online: Oct. 29, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Varies to Oct. 29, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EST)

Candidate comparison

Candidate profiles

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Stacy Garrity

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: Yes

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Stacy Garrity, a decorated combat veteran and business pioneer, is rooted in the values of the place she was born and raised. Stacy graduated from Sayre High School and then earned a degree in finance and economics from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She would go on to receive a certificate from The Cornell University Business Management Institute. While serving in the U.S. Army Reserve, Stacy began a business career as a cost accountant for Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. She worked her way up in the company’s ranks to become one of the first female vice presidents at Global. She also serves on the board of Bradford County United Way and is a trustee of Guthrie Hospital. Stacy’s service in the Army Reserve brought her to national attention. Amid scandals about prisoner abuse at other facilities, the national media highlighted her stellar performance as one of the officers in charge of an internment camp for enemy combatants in Iraq. Iraqis dubbed her “the Angel of the Desert” when her service at Camp Bucca in Southern Iraq resulted in a perfect record. She kept the camp secure and American troops safe without a single complaint of abuse from Iraqi soldiers interned there during her command. Stacy served a remarkable three deployments in defense of America. She was awarded the Bronze Star twice for exceptional service and received the Legion of Merit before retiring from the Army Reserve with the rank of colonel."

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Key Messages

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OPENING THE BOOKS Transparency is the foundation of our democracy. Taxpayers have a right to know how state government functions and how it spends their tax dollars. There is no excuse for anything less than 100 percent transparency. Prior to Stacy’s tenure, the treasurer’s office received a C rating from the non-profit U.S. division of the Public Interest Research Groups. Since taking office in January 2021, Stacy has prioritized increasing government transparency. She revamped the Treasury’s transparency portal, a website where any Pennsylvanian can go online and see how their taxpayer dollars are being spent.

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RETURNING MONEY TO ITS OWNERS Unclaimed property – more than $4.5 billion in everything from undelivered paychecks to military decorations – sat in a massive vault in the Pennsylvania Treasury. Stacy Garrity set out to return that property to its rightful owners. Stacy set a new record returning nearly $274 million to more than 174,000 Pennsylvania citizens in the fiscal year ending June of 2023. That included 87 military decorations that belonged on the chests of our veterans, not in a box inside a vault. She has advocated for legislation to make it easier for Treasury to return property and intends to aim for another record year returning to Pennsylvanians the wealth they earned.

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PUTTING PENNSYLVANIANS FIRST Integrity, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to Pennsylvania and its people are Stacy Garrity’s daily motivations. She doesn’t talk the talk, she walks the walk - literally. Following through on a day one pledge, Stacy has visited all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties every year. As your Treasurer, Stacy knows how important it is to meet people where they are and offer real solutions, not just empty rhetoric. With a second term ahead, she will keep that promise one county at a time.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Pennsylvania Treasurer in 2024.

Erin McClelland

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Biography:  McClelland earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1997 and a master's degree in 2002 from Chatham University. She has worked as a mental health counselor and a businesswoman. She previously worked for the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

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Key Messages

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McClelland said she would prioritize ensuring supply chains complied with ethical standards: “When you look at the reforms Biden has done on trade – restrictions, by conflict, on materials, or purchasing from the Xinjiang province of China where 1.2 million people are in labor camps – we need to make sure that those reforms are implemented in our supply chain.”

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McClelland supported increasing the cyber-security preparedness of the treasurer's office: "I also have chosen to take on the issue of cyber-security for our more than 2500 municipal governments...We must establish a shared-learning process, an alert system and constant training..."

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McClelland said she would focus more on domestic investments rather than foreign ones: “There’s too many factors when you’re dealing with a foreign country that you cannot control for... We have lots of secure investments that we can do here. I think it’s a better bet.”

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Sources: City & State Pennsylvania, "Inside the vault: Democrats share their vision for the Pennsylvania Treasury," April 19, 2024, WESA, "Voter guide to the Pennsylvania treasurer Democratic primary: Bizzarro v. McClelland," March 25, 2024, WHYY, "Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s decision to invest more Pa. money in Israel Bonds draws protest, Democratic opposition," February 15, 2024; Erin McClelland 2024 campaign website, "About Erin," accessed August 15, 2024

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Pennsylvania Treasurer in 2024.

Nickolas Ciesielski

Party: Libertarian Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I was born and raised in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, and I am a graduate of Shady Side Academy, where I played football and wrestled. I earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. After graduation, I spent some time working for a small local company developing flight simulators before taking a position with another local company that developed railroad equipment. In 2019, I was offered the opportunity to make an internal move within that company to the oil industry in Midland, Texas. In this role, I was responsible for various aspects of plant operations, including maintenance, machining, and special projects aimed at improving plant functionality. During the economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 response, I was given the chance for another internal transfer to an engineering role in Atlanta, Georgia, where I developed products for transit rail systems. After several years in that position, I decided to move back home to Pittsburgh, where I currently reside in Hempfield Township."

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Key Messages

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No New Debt- I will refuse to allow the state debt to increase and will force lawmakers to pay off all current debt. I will not allow lawmakers to force future Pennsylvanians to pay for the excesses of today. It is time to secure a financially sustainable future for Pennsylvania.

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Accountability and Transparency- I will hold lawmakers accountable by ensuring they spend responsibly and that no money goes towards programs that violate the natural rights of Pennsylvanians. I will work to create an extremely transparent record of all state financial activities. As a libertarian, I am not owned by either of the major parties and can be a truly independent watchdog over the legislature.

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Financial Innovation for the Future- I will work to incorporate Bitcoin and other alternative assets in the state financial management strategy. This will include accepting Bitcoin as payment directly and holding Bitcoin as an asset in investment funds.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Pennsylvania Treasurer in 2024.

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Nickolas Ciesielski (L)

No New Debt- I will refuse to allow the state debt to increase and will force lawmakers to pay off all current debt. I will not allow lawmakers to force future Pennsylvanians to pay for the excesses of today. It is time to secure a financially sustainable future for Pennsylvania.

Accountability and Transparency- I will hold lawmakers accountable by ensuring they spend responsibly and that no money goes towards programs that violate the natural rights of Pennsylvanians. I will work to create an extremely transparent record of all state financial activities. As a libertarian, I am not owned by either of the major parties and can be a truly independent watchdog over the legislature.

Financial Innovation for the Future- I will work to incorporate Bitcoin and other alternative assets in the state financial management strategy. This will include accepting Bitcoin as payment directly and holding Bitcoin as an asset in investment funds.

Stacy Garrity (R)

OPENING THE BOOKS

Transparency is the foundation of our democracy. Taxpayers have a right to know how state government functions and how it spends their tax dollars. There is no excuse for anything less than 100 percent transparency. Prior to Stacy’s tenure, the treasurer’s office received a C rating from the non-profit U.S. division of the Public Interest Research Groups. Since taking office in January 2021, Stacy has prioritized increasing government transparency. She revamped the Treasury’s transparency portal, a website where any Pennsylvanian can go online and see how their taxpayer dollars are being spent.

RETURNING MONEY TO ITS OWNERS Unclaimed property – more than $4.5 billion in everything from undelivered paychecks to military decorations – sat in a massive vault in the Pennsylvania Treasury. Stacy Garrity set out to return that property to its rightful owners. Stacy set a new record returning nearly $274 million to more than 174,000 Pennsylvania citizens in the fiscal year ending June of 2023. That included 87 military decorations that belonged on the chests of our veterans, not in a box inside a vault. She has advocated for legislation to make it easier for Treasury to return property and intends to aim for another record year returning to Pennsylvanians the wealth they earned.

PUTTING PENNSYLVANIANS FIRST

Integrity, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to Pennsylvania and its people are Stacy Garrity’s daily motivations. She doesn’t talk the talk, she walks the walk - literally. Following through on a day one pledge, Stacy has visited all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties every year. As your Treasurer, Stacy knows how important it is to meet people where they are and offer real solutions, not just empty rhetoric. With a second term ahead, she will keep that promise one county at a time.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Nickolas Ciesielski (L)

Government spending and debt.

Stacy Garrity (R)

Stacy is most passionate about her role as Pennsylvania's Fiscal Watchdog.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Nickolas Ciesielski (L)

The fact that the State Treasurer is elected, rather than appointed, means that the Treasurer is empowered by the people to provide a check against lawmakers who may want to spend irresponsibly or seek bailouts when they are derelict in duties, such as passing a budget. This is the single most important responsibility an elected Treasurer can fulfill.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Nickolas Ciesielski (L)

For Books: Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard, The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous

Podcasts: Part of the Problem, the Tom Woods Show, Bitcoin Audible

Film: Divide and Dominate: How the Powerful Steal More Power

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Nickolas Ciesielski (L)

Elected officials should not seek to make a career out of public office, nor should they serve for power or personal gain. Additionally, they should prioritize individual rights, property rights, and the principle of non-aggression as their highest values. Their efforts should be focused solely on defending the rights of their constituents.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Nickolas Ciesielski (L)

I believe that, as an engineer, I have been trained to analyze complex problems and work through them piece by piece. I create models to determine the best potential solutions, prototype and test them in the real world, and then refine and optimize the solutions to achieve the best possible outcomes. I think this, combined with my strong Libertarian principles, will enable me to analyze all possible solutions and identify what is best for the prosperity of all Pennsylvanians.

Stacy Garrity (R)

As with many public offices, I believe that the discipline I acquired as a member of the United States military, in which I rose to the rank of colonel, provides an important insight into work-ethic and sense of public service. As such, military experience, while not absolutely necessary, has provided an important quality to the leadership I have worked to bring to this office.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Nickolas Ciesielski (L)

The biggest responsibility of the State Treasurer is to responsibly manage the state treasury, including state pension funds. Part of this responsibility means being honest about the state’s financial position and ensuring that lawmakers do not have a blank check to spend however they want, but are instead forced to spend responsibly. Additionally, the State Treasurer is responsible for ensuring that unclaimed property is properly documented and returned to its rightful owner.

Stacy Garrity (R)

While investment obligations are paramount, it is also the duty of the Treasurer to ensure that so-called “unclaimed” property – ranging from uncashed paychecks to

military decorations – are returned to their rightful owners. As Treasurer, I have returned record amounts of abandoned property from the Treasury’s vault, and have worked to enact legislation to make these returns less burdensome for taxpayers and a proactive duty for the Treasury.

The Treasurer also acts as a member of the board of the two largest state retirement systems. In that role, I have joined with members of the other party to make certain that these funds invest strategically and more wisely, and I have called out cases of waste in the operation of these systems, contributing to a change of leadership in both systems.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Nickolas Ciesielski (L)

The first historical event that comes to mind is September 11. I was in the 4th grade at the time, so I believe 9 years old.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Nickolas Ciesielski (L)

The most important responsibility is to manage the treasury responsibly and ensure that the state is put in a stronger financial position. This requires holding every elected official accountable and refusing to give them blank checks. It also means preventing the state from issuing more debt and refusing to issue bonds to cover for the legislature when they fail to pass a budget.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Nickolas Ciesielski (L)

I believe the role of Treasurer is largely a mystery to most people. While many may assume it involves managing state funds, responsibilities such as managing pension funds, maintaining a database of unclaimed property, overseeing 529 educational savings accounts, and issuing state debt are all aspects of the job that may not be widely understood.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Nickolas Ciesielski (L)

Not necessarily. We are supposed to have a government of and by the people, not a government run by a ruling political class. If a reasonably intelligent person is unable to step into an elected position, quickly understand the job, and begin executing it in a reasonable amount of time, that's a clear indicator that the government is far too large, with excessive bureaucracy and too much power.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Nickolas Ciesielski (L)

As a Libertarian, I am fundamentally committed to fighting the expansion of government power and out-of-control spending. I have dedicated significant time to gaining a deep understanding of money and what constitutes sound money, along with a broad knowledge of economics, particularly from an Austrian School perspective.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Nickolas Ciesielski (L)

I am fully committed to financial transparency and government accountability. My plan is to use the fact that I am neither a Democrat nor a Republican to hold both parties accountable and provide a much-needed independent check on their spending habits. As a Bitcoiner, I bring a unique perspective on financial transparency, since Bitcoin operates on an open ledger where every on-chain transaction is visible and auditable by anyone. While I don’t expect the state to be making many transactions directly in Bitcoin, the state can certainly be much more transparent in its financial dealings. Additionally, there are ways to leverage the Bitcoin blockchain, which have been experimented with, to verify documents and create a crowdsourced audit system. I would like to explore the development and implementation of such a system to further engage citizens in holding their government accountable.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

Nickolas Ciesielski (L)

Yes, I believe that voters should have recourse through a ballot initiative process. This mechanism empowers citizens to propose changes that can directly address the issues they face and ensure their voices are heard. However, I believe this process should be specifically limited to initiatives that aim to reform the corrupt structures and practices of government and to defend natural rights.

In an environment where government overreach and corruption can undermine our freedoms, a focused ballot initiative process can serve as a vital tool for holding elected officials accountable. It allows voters to take action on important issues that may be ignored by the political establishment. By concentrating on reforms that eliminate corruption and safeguard individual liberties, we can foster a government that truly reflects the values of the people.

Ultimately, the goal of any ballot initiative process should be to enhance transparency, accountability, and the protection of natural rights, ensuring that government serves the interests of its citizens rather than special interests.

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Election competitiveness

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Election spending

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Election analysis

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• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
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• State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
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See also: Presidential voting trends in Pennsylvania and The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Pennsylvania, 2024
District	Incumbent	Party	PVI
Pennsylvania's 1st	Brian Fitzpatrick	Republican	Even
Pennsylvania's 2nd	Brendan Boyle	Democratic	D+20
Pennsylvania's 3rd	Dwight Evans	Democratic	D+39
Pennsylvania's 4th	Madeleine Dean	Democratic	D+7
Pennsylvania's 5th	Mary Gay Scanlon	Democratic	D+14
Pennsylvania's 6th	Chrissy Houlahan	Democratic	D+5
Pennsylvania's 7th	Susan Wild	Democratic	R+2
Pennsylvania's 8th	Matt Cartwright	Democratic	R+4
Pennsylvania's 9th	Dan Meuser	Republican	R+21
Pennsylvania's 10th	Scott Perry	Republican	R+5
Pennsylvania's 11th	Lloyd Smucker	Republican	R+13
Pennsylvania's 12th	Summer Lee	Democratic	D+8
Pennsylvania's 13th	John Joyce	Republican	R+25
Pennsylvania's 14th	Guy Reschenthaler	Republican	R+18
Pennsylvania's 15th	Glenn Thompson	Republican	R+21
Pennsylvania's 16th	Mike Kelly	Republican	R+13
Pennsylvania's 17th	Christopher Deluzio	Democratic	Even

2020 presidential results by 2024 congressional district lines

2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2024 district lines, Pennsylvania
District	Joe Biden	Donald Trump
Pennsylvania's 1st	51.8%	47.2%
Pennsylvania's 2nd	71.0%	28.3%
Pennsylvania's 3rd	90.2%	9.3%
Pennsylvania's 4th	58.9%	40.0%
Pennsylvania's 5th	65.7%	33.4%
Pennsylvania's 6th	56.8%	42.0%
Pennsylvania's 7th	49.7%	49.1%
Pennsylvania's 8th	48.0%	50.9%
Pennsylvania's 9th	31.0%	67.5%
Pennsylvania's 10th	47.2%	51.3%
Pennsylvania's 11th	38.6%	59.9%
Pennsylvania's 12th	59.4%	39.5%
Pennsylvania's 13th	26.8%	72.0%
Pennsylvania's 14th	33.7%	65.2%
Pennsylvania's 15th	30.8%	67.8%
Pennsylvania's 16th	39.0%	59.7%
Pennsylvania's 17th	52.3%	46.5%

2012-2020

How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:

County-level voting pattern categories
Democratic
Status	2012	2016	2020
Solid Democratic	D	D	D
Trending Democratic	R	D	D
Battleground Democratic	D	R	D
New Democratic	R	R	D
Republican
Status	2012	2016	2020
Solid Republican	R	R	R
Trending Republican	D	R	R
Battleground Republican	R	D	R
New Republican	D	D	R

Following the 2020 presidential election, 47.2% of Pennsylvanians lived in one of the state's 10 Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 41.7% lived in one of 53 Solid Republican counties. Overall, Pennsylvania was Battleground Democratic, having voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2012, Donald Trump (R) in 2016, and Joe Biden (D) in 2020. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Pennsylvania following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.

Pennsylvania county-level statistics, 2020
Solid Democratic	10	47.2%
Solid Republican	53	41.7%
Battleground Democratic	2	4.5%
Trending Democratic	1	4.1%
Trending Republican	1	2.5%
Total voted Democratic	13	55.8%
Total voted Republican	54	44.2%

Historical voting trends

Pennsylvania presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 14 Democratic wins
• 16 Republican wins
• 1 other win

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	R	R	R	P	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	R	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	D

This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.

U.S. Senate elections

See also: List of United States Senators from Pennsylvania

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Pennsylvania.

U.S. Senate election results in Pennsylvania
Race	Winner	Runner up
2022	51.2%	46.3%
2018	55.7%	42.6%
2016	48.9%	47.2%
2012	53.7%	44.6%
2010	51.0%	49.0%
Average	53.6	44.9

Gubernatorial elections

See also: Governor of Pennsylvania

The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Pennsylvania.

Gubernatorial election results in Pennsylvania
Race	Winner	Runner up
2022	56.5%	41.7%
2018	57.8%	40.7%
2014	54.9%	45.1%
2010	54.5%	45.5%
2006	60.3%	39.6%
Average	56.2	43.1

See also: Party control of Pennsylvania state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Pennsylvania's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Pennsylvania
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	1	7	8
Republican	1	10	11
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	17	19

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Pennsylvania's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Pennsylvania, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Josh Shapiro
Lieutenant Governor	Austin Davis
Secretary of State	Al Schmidt
Attorney General	Michelle Henry

State legislature

Pennsylvania State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	22
	Republican Party	28
	Independent	0
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		50

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	101
	Republican Party	100
	Other	0
	Vacancies	2
Total		203

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Pennsylvania Party Control: 1992-2024
One year of a Democratic trifecta  •  Twelve years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Senate	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D

The table below details demographic data in Pennsylvania and compares it to the broader United States as of 2022.

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania
	Pennsylvania	United States
Population	13,002,700	331,449,281
Land area (sq mi)	44,741	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	77.1%	65.9%
Black/African American	10.8%	12.5%
Asian	3.6%	5.8%
Native American	0.2%	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0%	0.2%
Other (single race)	3.1%	6%
Multiple	5.1%	8.8%
Hispanic/Latino	8.1%	18.7%
Education
High school graduation rate	91.7%	89.1%
College graduation rate	33.8%	34.3%
Income
Median household income	$73,170	$75,149
Persons below poverty level	8%	8.8%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2017-2022).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

Past elections

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2012.

2020

See also: Pennsylvania Treasurer election, 2020

General election

General election for Pennsylvania Treasurer

Stacy Garrity defeated incumbent Joseph Torsella, Joseph Soloski, and Timothy Runkle in the general election for Pennsylvania Treasurer on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stacy Garrity (R)	48.7	3,291,877
		Joseph Torsella (D)	47.9	3,239,331
		Joseph Soloski (L)	2.2	148,614
		Timothy Runkle (G)	1.2	81,984

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pennsylvania Treasurer

Incumbent Joseph Torsella advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania Treasurer on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joseph Torsella	100.0	1,381,763

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pennsylvania Treasurer

Stacy Garrity advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania Treasurer on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stacy Garrity	100.0	1,047,510

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,047,510
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2016

See also: Pennsylvania Treasurer election, 2016

The general election for State Treasurer was held on November 8, 2016.

Joseph Torsella defeated Otto Voit, Kristin Combs, and James Babb in the Pennsylvania treasurer election.

Pennsylvania Treasurer, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Joseph Torsella	50.66%	2,991,404
	Republican	Otto Voit	44.21%	2,610,811
	Green	Kristin Combs	2.88%	170,275
	Libertarian	James Babb	2.25%	132,654
Total Votes				5,905,144
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

2012

See also: Pennsylvania down ballot state executive elections, 2012

Incumbent Rob McCord (D) defeated Diana Irey Vaughan (R) and Patricia Fryman (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012. He was first elected in 2008.

Pennsylvania Treasurer General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Rob McCord Incumbent	52.5%	2,872,344
	Republican	Diana Irey Vaughan	44%	2,405,654
	Libertarian	Patricia Fryman	3.5%	190,406
Total Votes				5,468,404
Election results via Pennsylvania Department of State

About state financial officers (SFO's)

Different states have different names for state financial officers, but they all fall into three groups: treasurers, auditors, and controllers.

Broadly, these officials are responsible for things like auditing other government offices, managing payroll, and overseeing pensions. In some states, certain SFOs are also responsible for investing state retirement and trust funds, meaning they decide where that public money goes.

Because of the role SFOs play in managing public investments, they have been involved in debates over environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG). ESG refers to an investment or corporate governance approach that involves considering the extent to which corporations conform to certain standards related to environmental, social, and corporate governance issues (such as net carbon emission or corporate board diversity goals) and making business and investment decisions that promote those standards.

2024 battleground elections

See also: Battlegrounds

This was a battleground election. Other 2024 battleground elections included:

• Kansas State Senate elections, 2024
• New York's 1st Congressional District election, 2024
• Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District election, 2024

External links

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• Pennsylvania treasurer official website

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