On the other hand, Lt. Gov. Mike Stack, who is also seeking another term, is facing four challengers in the primary. His competitors include former Philadelphia Deputy Mayor Nina Ahmad; Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone; Montgomery County activist Ray Sosa; and Braddock Mayor John Fetterman.
In the Republican Party, three candidates are seeking their party’s nomination to challenge Gov. Wolf in the general election on November 6. They are State Senator Scott Wagner from York County; Paul Mango, a former health care systems consultant; and Laura Ellsworth, a commercial litigation attorney and former chairwoman of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce.
Four Lt. Governor, four Republicans are competing in the primary. They include Jeff Bartos, a real estate investor from Philadelphia; Diana Irey, a Commissioner for Washington County; Kathleen Coder, a businesswoman and member of the Republican State Committee from Allegheny County; and Marguerite Luksik, a conservative activist from Cambria County.
Pres. Trump supports Rep. Barletta for the U.S. Senate
U.S. Senator Bob Casey is running for a third term. He has no Democratic challenger in the primary. The senator has a substantial campaign fund to effectively communicate his message and encourage voters to re-elect him.