CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County voters favored Republican Stacy Garrity in Tuesday’s gubernatorial election, even as Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro won a second term statewide.
Republicans also won the congressional and state House races affecting Franklin County, according to unofficial election returns.
All 73 county precincts reported results, with voter turnout reaching 54.1%.
Garrity carries Franklin County
Garrity received 34,718 votes in Franklin County, or 60.78%, compared with Shapiro’s 21,440 votes, or 37.54%, according to the Franklin County Board of Elections.
Libertarian Kenneth Krawchuk received 903 votes, or 1.58%, while 57 write-in votes were recorded.
Despite losing Franklin County, Shapiro secured reelection statewide. Unofficial statewide returns showed Shapiro receiving 2,988,002 votes, or 60.28%, compared with Garrity’s 1,904,484 votes, or 38.42%, with 98% reporting.
Joyce wins congressional race
Republican U.S. Rep. John Joyce won reelection in Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Beth Farnham.
In Franklin County, Joyce received 38,199 votes, or 66.88%, compared with Farnham’s 18,845 votes, or 32.99%.
Districtwide returns showed Joyce receiving 189,426 votes, or 67.57%, compared with Farnham’s 90,902 votes, or 32.43%, with 99% reporting.
Republicans win state House contests
Republican incumbents won all three state House races affecting Franklin County.
In the 81st District, Rich Irvin defeated Democrat Caleb Donahue. Franklin County returns showed Irvin receiving 6,451 votes, or 75.17%, compared with Donahue’s 2,120 votes, or 24.70%. The Associated Press called the race for Irvin at 9:42 p.m. Tuesday.
In the 89th District, Rob Kauffman defeated Democrat Shannon Michael Jackson. Kauffman received 15,570 votes, or 64.05%, compared with Jackson’s 8,713 votes, or 35.84%. The Associated Press called the race at 12:24 a.m. Wednesday.
In the 90th District, Republican Chad Reichard won reelection without a listed opponent. Reichard received 19,390 votes, or 92.67%, while write-in candidates collectively received 1,534 votes, or 7.33%.
Franklin County turnout reaches 54.1%
The Franklin County Board of Elections reported 57,315 ballots cast among 105,937 registered voters, representing 54.1% turnout.
The total included 47,878 Election Day ballots and 9,437 mail ballots.
All 73 precincts had reported results as of the county’s latest available update, although additional ballot processing remained outstanding.
Results remain unofficial
The county’s reported results remain unofficial pending completion of the canvassing and certification process.
Election officials are scheduled to continue processing outstanding ballots, including provisional and eligible military and overseas absentee ballots, in the days following the election.
Updated results are available through the Franklin County Board of Elections and the Pennsylvania Department of State.
