Pennsylvania Senator Doug Mastriano has been nominated to serve as the United States’ ambassador to Slovakia.<\/p>\n
Mastriano, who currently is a Republican senator in Pennsylvania, representing Adams and Franklin counties, was among more than a dozen nominations sent to the United States Senate on Monday by President Donald Trump<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n In a statement posted to social media<\/a>, Mastriano said he’s “deeply honored and humbled” to be nominated to position by President Trump.<\/p>\n “Upon Senate confirmation, I look forward to representing our nation abroad, strengthening the friendship between our two countries, and advancing the interests of the American people. In the meantime, I remain fully committed to serving the people of Pennsylvania’s 33rd Senatorial District and will continue fulfilling my responsibilities while the Senate considers my nomination.”<\/p>\n Mastriano ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022, losing to Josh Shapiro<\/a>, who received 56% of the vote<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ahead of this year’s gubernatorial election, Mastriano weighed another run for governor, ultimately deciding not to run against Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity<\/a>, who is challenging Shapiro’s reelection bid.\u00a0<\/p>\n Mastriano’s appointment as ambassador to Slovakia will require approval by the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.<\/p>\n