Doug Mastriano concedes to Josh Shapiro in race for Pennsylvania governor

Doug Mastriano released a statement Sunday evening officially conceding to Josh Shapiro in the race for Pennsylvania governor.

“Difficult to accept as the results are, there is no right course but to concede, which I do, and I look to the challenges ahead. Josh Shapiro will be our next Governor, and I ask everyone to give him an opportunity to lead and pray that he leads well,” Mastriano said.

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View Mastriano’s full statement below:

Mastriano also streamed a video recapping his campaign for the position of Pennsylvania governor on Facebook.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH MASTRIANO’S FACEBOOK STREAM.

Mastriano conceded five days after Josh Shapiro’s victory was announced.

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