PA election 2024, Your guide to the candidates for treasurer

Troy serves as as the chair of the Lancaster County Constitution Party and the treasurer of the Pennsylvania Constitution Party.

As of October 1, 2024, Troy D Bowman did not have a website or any information online.

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Troy Bowman's campaign for state treasurer in Pennsylvania is his first run for public office.  

As of September 30, 2024, Troy D Bowman did not have a website or any information online.

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Chris earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Marist College. He lives with his husband.

Chris is a real estate sales associate and has experience as a clinical subjects coordinator at the University of Michigan School of Medicine. He is a professional tennis player.

Christopher J. Foster's campaign for treasurer in Pennsylvania is his first run for public office.

Promises to provide "a transparent and efficient accounting of state financial assets and obligations."

- Promises to provide "a transparent and efficient accounting of state financial assets and obligations."

Christopher J Foster

Erin is from western Pennsylvania. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and literature from the University of Pittsburgh and a master's degree in industrial/organizational psychology from Chatham University.

Erin is currently performing process improvement and policy work at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. She was previously the executive director of an addiction recovery program, the process improvement manager at the Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addiction, and formerly worked as a substance abuse and mental health counselor.

Ballotpedia, Erin McClelland

Erin R. McClelland previously ran for U.S. Congress in Pennsylvania’s 12th District in 2014 and 2016, but he did not win.

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Plans to enforce strict oversight on manufacturers to ensure compliance with trade regulations, particularly regarding the use of forced labor in supply chains, before they qualify for taxpayer-funded projects.

Supports using federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to install solar panels on schools, but criticizes the lack of integrity and standards in the Pennsylvania House bill regarding conflict mining and other evidence-based practices for procurement and construction.

Supports using federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to install solar panels on schools, but criticizes the lack of integrity and human rights standards in the Pennsylvania House bill regarding conflict mining.

Opposes investment in "dangerous, unregulated financial products and scam investments like the Keystone Saves program."

Opposes the current treasurer's investment of public pensions in "dangerous, unregulated financial products and scam investments."

Supports creating a Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Leadership Collaborative to protect critical infrastructure and taxpayers' dollars.

Supports creating a Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Leadership Collaborative to protect critical infrastructure and taxpayers' dollars from cyberattacks.

Supports prioritizing domestic investments over foreign ones due to lack of information and control in foreign investments.

Opposed the current treasurer's investment in foreign bonds, arguing for prioritizing domestic investments over foreign ones due to lack of information and control in foreign investments.

- Supports organized labor.
- Plans to enforce strict oversight on manufacturers to ensure compliance with trade regulations, particularly regarding the use of forced labor in supply chains, before they qualify for taxpayer-funded projects.
- Supports using federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to install solar panels on schools, but criticizes the lack of integrity and human rights standards in the Pennsylvania House bill regarding conflict mining.
- Opposes the current treasurer's investment of public pensions in "dangerous, unregulated financial products and scam investments."
- Supports creating a Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Leadership Collaborative to protect critical infrastructure and taxpayers' dollars from cyberattacks.
- Opposed the current treasurer's investment in foreign bonds, arguing for prioritizing domestic investments over foreign ones due to lack of information and control in foreign investments.

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Ballotpedia, Nickolas Ciesielski

Nickolas is from Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He served as the vice-chairman of the Libertarian Party of Georgia.

Nickolas has worked as a mechanical engineer in several different industries. 

Nickolas Mark Ciesielski’s campaign for Treasurer in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is his first run for public office.


Believes in avoiding investments that rely on government subsidies or bailouts, focusing instead on financially sound and ethical opportunities.

Opposes investments that rely on government subsidies or bailouts.

Opposes increasing state debt and supports paying off current debt to ensure a financially sustainable future for Pennsylvania.

Opposes increasing state debt and supports paying off current debt to ensure a financial sustainability.

Plans to invest state funds prudently to maximize returns and minimize risk, ensuring efficient use of taxpayer money.

Plans to invest state funds responsibly and efficiently.

Advocates for the privatization of government-run services.

Opposes natural gas regulation and promotes development of other energy production, such as nuclear, to "ensure Pennsylvania has the energy it needs to prosper well into the future." 

Wants to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender in Pennsylvania.

Supports the privatization of education and believes it will lead to higher quality education and lower costs. 

Opposes civil asset forfeiture, which allows law enforcement to seize assets they suspect are connected to criminal activity.

- Opposes investments that rely on government subsidies or bailouts.
- Opposes increasing state debt and supports paying off current debt to ensure a financial sustainability.
- Plans to invest state funds responsibly and efficiently.
- Advocates for the privatization of government-run services.
- Opposes natural gas regulation and promotes development of other energy production, such as nuclear, to "ensure Pennsylvania has the energy it needs to prosper well into the future." 
- Wants to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender in Pennsylvania.
- Supports the privatization of education and believes it will lead to higher quality education and lower costs. 
- Opposes civil asset forfeiture, which allows law enforcement to seize assets they suspect are connected to criminal activity.

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Nickolas Mark Ciesielski

Stacy attended Sayre High School in Sayre, Pennsylvania. She earned a bachelor's degree in finance and economics from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She is married to her husband, Daniel, and they attend both the Christian Life Church and Emory Baptist Church.

Stacy worked at Global Tungsten & Powders Corp., where she became one of the first female vice presidents. She previously served in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Ballotpedia, Stacy Garrity

Stacy L. Garrity is the treasurer of Pennsylvania. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. She previously ran for U.S. Congress representing Pennsylvania's 12th district in 2019, but she did not win.

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Opposes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing.

Opposes considering environmental issues, social issues, and corporate governance (ESG) when make investment decisions.

As treasurer, sent a letter to financial institutions advising them her department “has a compelling interest” to know whether institutions it works with are “engaged in energy policies harmful to the state’s economy and, thus, its residents.”

As treasurer, sent a letter to financial institutions asking them if they are "engaged in energy policies harmful to" Pennsylvania's coal and natural gas industries.

As state treasurer, supported a lawsuit against Pennsylvania's entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which would require state power plants to buy allowances for carbon dioxide emissions.

Supported a lawsuit against Pennsylvania's entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which would require state power plants to buy allowances for carbon dioxide emissions.

As treasurer, revamped the Treasury’s transparency portal to show how taxpayer dollars are spent.

Revamped the treasury’s transparency portal to show how taxpayer dollars are spent online.

As state treasurer, returned nearly $274 million in unclaimed property to over 174,000 citizens, including 87 military decorations, and plans to continue streamlining efforts to return property to its rightful owners.

Returned nearly $274 million in unclaimed property to its rightful owners.

As a state treasury candidate, advocated for reducing taxpayer-funded pension systems' fees paid to private money managers.

Advocated for reducing taxpayer-funded pension systems' fees paid to private money managers.

As Treasurer, advocated for the tax-deductible PA 529 College and Career Savings Program, helping families save $11 million by reducing fees and increasing participation, earning it a Gold Rating from Morningstar.

Advocated for a tax-deductible program to help families with college and career savings.

As State Treasurer, implemented a transition to a new unemployment benefits debit card provider, assisting 47,000 Pennsylvania unemployment compensation claimants.

Implemented a transition to a new unemployment benefits debit card provider, streamlining the process for claiming unemployment benefits.

Plans to advocate for a tax-deductible 401(k)-style retirement savings program for Pennsylvanians not covered by pensions or other retirement savings.

Plans to advocate for a tax-deductible retirement savings program for Pennsylvanians not covered by pensions or other retirement savings.

- Opposes considering environmental issues, social issues, and corporate governance (ESG) when make investment decisions.
- As treasurer, sent a letter to financial institutions asking them if they are "engaged in energy policies harmful to" Pennsylvania's coal and natural gas industries.
- Supported a lawsuit against Pennsylvania's entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which would require state power plants to buy allowances for carbon dioxide emissions.
- Revamped the treasury’s transparency portal to show how taxpayer dollars are spent online.
- Returned nearly $274 million in unclaimed property to its rightful owners.
- Advocated for reducing taxpayer-funded pension systems' fees paid to private money managers.
- Advocated for a tax-deductible program to help families with college and career savings.
- Implemented a transition to a new unemployment benefits debit card provider, streamlining the process for claiming unemployment benefits.
- Plans to advocate for a tax-deductible retirement savings program for Pennsylvanians not covered by pensions or other retirement savings.

Stacy L Garrity

- The treasurer is the chief financial officer of the state government and handles over $150 billion in state funds.
- The Office of the State Treasurer is responsible for the collection and distribution of state money and oversees transactions from state agencies.  
- The treasurer is the Chair of the Board of Finance and Revenue, which chooses the banks that hold the state’s money. 
- The treasurer sets interest rates paid on state deposits and resides over state tax appeals.
- The treasurer is elected to four-year terms and can hold a maximum of two terms.