2020 Republican State Primary Candidates
Representing Huntingdon County Residents
GOVERNOR CANDIDATES
President Donald Trump
President Trump is working hard to implement his ‘America First’ platform, continuing his promise to the American people to lower taxes, repeal and replace Obamacare, end stifling regulations, protect our borders, keep jobs in our country, take care of our veterans, strengthen our military and law enforcement, and renegotiate bad trade deals, creating a government of, by and for the people.
Vice President Mike Pence
In 2000, Mike Pence was elected to a congressional seat in Indiana, entering the United States House of Representatives at the age of 40. After serving in Congress for 12 years, he was elected the 50th Governor of Indiana in 2012. It was Indiana’s success story, his record of legislative and executive experience, and his strong family values that prompted President Donald Trump to select Mike Pence as his running mate in July 2016.
Heather Heidelbaugh, Candidate for PA Attorney General
The Attorney General is the state's highest law enforcement officer.
Heather Heidelbaugh is a trailblazer who rose out of humble beginnings, worked her way through college and law school, and became one of the most respected litigators in Pennsylvania.
Tim DeFoor,
Candidate for PA Auditor General
The Auditor General is the fiscal watchdog who uses audits to ensure all state money is used legally and properly.
Tim DeFoor became the first African American to be elected as a row officer in the history of Dauphin County in November of 2015. Prior to being elected as Dauphin County Controller in 2015, Tim served in the Attorney General’s Office and is a retired special agent. He also worked as a former internal auditor, quality manager, and fraud investigator.
Stacey Garrity,
Candidate for PA Office of the Treasurer
The State Treasurer serves as custodian of the Commonwealth's revenue and transparent oversight of all state monies.
While serving in the U.S. Army Reserve, Stacy started work as a cost accountant at Global Tungsten & Powders Corp., a global supplier of refractory powders, and worked her way up to become the first of two female vice presidents. She also serves on the board of Bradford County United Way and is a trustee of Guthrie Hospital.
Dr. John Joyce,
U.S. Representative,
PA 13th District
Dr. Joyce spent his entire adult life serving families in our community, and now he wants to continue to serve our constituents. In the 116th Congress, Congressman Joyce serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security and is a member of the Subcommittee on Cyber Security, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation. He also sits on the House Small Business Committee, on which he serves as the top Republican of the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship.
Rep. Rich Irvin,
PA State Representative,
81st District
Rich is pro-life and believes in protecting every law-abiding citizen’s Second Amendment right. He also believes in less government, holding the line on taxes, public pension reform for new hires, true property tax reform and supporting an educational approach that develops every child to his or her maximum academic potential.