STATE GOVERNMENT

The 'Angel of the Desert,' Stacy Garrity, potentially eyes the Governor's mansion

A look ahead at a race for governor

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Image courtesy of Instagram: @patreasury

Pennsylvania's governor race will take center stage in 2026, but who will be on the ticket for the Commonwealth? Take a look at one decorated combat veteran that may be the Republican's choice.

For more on this prospect, visit https://phillydaily.com/news/2025/jul/29/the-angel-of-the-desert-stacy-garrity-eyes-the-governors-mansion/.

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Shruthi Narayanan

Shruthi Narayanan is a rising junior at Duke University studying public policy and computer science with a minor in journalism and media studies. She writes an opinion column for The Duke Chronicle, covering local news, politics, culture, and current events. Coming from Minnesota, Shruthi is excited to be in Philadelphia this summer and learn more about the city as a newsroom intern.