Garrity Outlines Vision For PA During Campaign Stop In Altoona

Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity visits Altoona facility, cites state's economic and infrastructure challenges

Mar. 12, 2026 at 1:46pm

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Pennsylvania State Treasurer and Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity visited Ward Transport and Logistics in Altoona, marking a key stop in her tour through Central Pennsylvania. The visit served as both a homecoming for Garrity, who worked closely with the facility during her private-sector career, and a platform to address the state's pressing economic and infrastructural challenges. Garrity presented a sobering assessment of Pennsylvania's current standing, citing national rankings that place the Commonwealth 38th in economic performance and 39th in education, while also noting the state's aging infrastructure and the presence of 3,000 deficient bridges.

Why it matters

As a key battleground state, Pennsylvania's gubernatorial race is closely watched, with the outcome potentially impacting the state's economic and policy direction. Garrity's visit to Altoona, a hub of the state's transportation and logistics industry, allowed her to highlight her vision for addressing the Commonwealth's challenges and differentiate herself from the incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro, who currently holds a significant lead in the polls.

The details

During her visit, Garrity presented a sobering assessment of Pennsylvania's current standing, citing national rankings that place the Commonwealth 38th in economic performance and 39th in education. She specifically targeted the state's aging infrastructure, noting a 'C minus' rating and the presence of 3,000 deficient bridges. Garrity's visit to the Ward Transport and Logistics facility in Altoona, where she previously worked, allowed her to connect with the local business community and present her plan for addressing the state's economic and infrastructural challenges.

  • Garrity visited Ward Transport and Logistics in Altoona on March 11, 2026.
  • The latest Quinnipiac University Poll shows incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro leading Garrity 55 to 37 percent.

The players

Stacy Garrity

Pennsylvania State Treasurer and Republican gubernatorial candidate.

Josh Shapiro

Incumbent Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania.

Ward Transport and Logistics

A transportation and logistics facility in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where Garrity previously worked.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This campaign stop in Altoona allowed Garrity to highlight her vision for addressing Pennsylvania's economic and infrastructure challenges, as she seeks to differentiate herself from the incumbent Governor Shapiro in a closely watched gubernatorial race.