Trump Backs Pennsylvania Republicans, Excludes Fitzpatrick
President Donald Trump posted endorsements for Pennsylvania Republicans on X on Election Day, leaving out Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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President Donald Trump endorsed dozens of Republicans nationwide on X on Election Day, including State Treasurer Stacy Garrity for Pennsylvania governor and nine incumbent Pennsylvania congressmen. Trump did not endorse Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.
Why it matters
The omission of Fitzpatrick, a Pennsylvania Republican facing a reelection fight, signals a public rift over his vote against the "Big Beautiful Bill." The endorsements also shape the Republican field in a state where Garrity trails Governor Josh Shapiro.
Trump endorsed nine incumbent Pennsylvania Republican congressmen and gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity, while omitting Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, who faces a reelection fight Tuesday. Garrity has trailed Governor Josh Shapiro in most polls by more than 20 points, and the outcome of these contests is not addressed in the source.
The players
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the current President of the United States, a Republican who has repeatedly shaped the party's candidate field through public endorsements.
Stacy Garrity
Stacy Garrity is Pennsylvania's State Treasurer and a Republican candidate challenging Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro for the governorship.
Brian Fitzpatrick
Brian Fitzpatrick is a Republican U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district known for occasionally breaking with his party.
The details
Trump posted the endorsements on X on Election Day, backing dozens of Republicans from across the country. He excluded Fitzpatrick after Fitzpatrick voted against the "Big Beautiful Bill."
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: Trump posts endorsements on X on Election Day.
Nov. 5, 2024: Trump wins Pennsylvania in a landslide presidential election.
Political Context
Trump's endorsement strategy in Pennsylvania follows his landslide presidential win there in November 2024, which gave him a strong base in the state. The exclusion of Fitzpatrick, who voted against the "Big Beautiful Bill," tests how far the party's loyalty expectations extend to its own incumbents.
For Pennsylvania voters, the endorsements help clarify which Republican candidates carry Trump's backing in the governor's race and nine congressional contests. Voters in Fitzpatrick's 1st district face a reelection choice in which he lacks the president's endorsement.
The takeaway
Trump's endorsement choices are a visible signal of which Republicans he views as loyal, and the Fitzpatrick omission shows that defying the party on major legislation can carry political cost. Voters can weigh these endorsements alongside candidates' own records when they cast ballots.
Further reading
For more on the state's contests, see Elections coverage across Pennsylvania.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WKBN.
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