Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano Announces He Will Not Run for U.S. Senate in 2024

On Thursday evening, Pennsylvania Republican state senator Doug Mastriano announced he will not be running for the U.S. Senate in 2024. Mastriano, known for his ties to right-wing extremists and involvement in former President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election results, made the announcement in a video posted to Facebook.

“At this time, we have decided not to run for the U.S. Senate but to continue to serve in Harrisburg,” Mastriano said. He had been openly considering a Senate bid, much to the consternation of some party leaders who didn’t want a far-right candidate to represent the state.

Mastriano was defeated in the gubernatorial contest last fall, and had previously said he would not run for re-election in the state senate. His decision to not run for Senate has left some wondering who will fill his seat.

Mastriano has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, and was a key figure in the effort to overturn the 2020 election results. He was also a vocal supporter of the far-right conspiracy theory QAnon, and was seen attending a rally in Pittsburgh in August.

Despite his decision not to run for Senate, Mastriano will continue to serve in Harrisburg. It remains to be seen how his presence in the state capital will affect the political landscape in the coming years.