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Pennsylvania's GOP chairman is not running for reelection, and top Republicans are pushing for a state senator to succeed him


Published on 2024-12-13 16:00:38 - MSN
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  • Pennsylvania Republican Party Chairman Lawrence Tabas, who has led the party since 2019, will not seek reelection, just after his party secured major wins up and down the ballot last month. Tabas, whose fate as leader of the state party was unclear after a challenger emerged last week,

Pennsylvania's Republican Party is undergoing a leadership transition as its current GOP Chairman, Lawrence Tabas, has decided not to seek reelection after serving for 12 years. Top Republicans within the state are rallying behind State Senator Doug Mastriano to succeed him. Mastriano, known for his controversial stances and his unsuccessful run for governor in 2022, has garnered support from influential figures like former President Donald Trump and Senator Ted Cruz. His potential leadership is seen as a move to energize the party's base, despite his polarizing reputation which includes promoting election conspiracy theories and his involvement in the January 6 Capitol events. This shift comes at a critical time as the GOP aims to strengthen its position in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state, ahead of future elections.

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