JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The Republican gubernatorial candidate, state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, brought her end-of-the-campaign “Turnaround PA” message to Cambria County Friday evening.
The challenger drew distinctions between herself and incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, whom she often criticizes for what she considers to be problems with the commonwealth’s economy, affordability, energy costs and other matters.
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