Jason Richey, a Republican attorney from western Pennsylvania, is running for lieutenant governor in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Richey won the Republican primary in May, WPSU reported.

He faces Democrat Austin Davis, Green Party candidate Craig Joseph Bolton and Libertarian John C. Thomas, according to BallotReady election data.

Lower Merion voters will see this statewide race on their ballots.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Hometown: Aliquippa, Pennsylvania (Beaver County)
  • Family: Husband and father of three sons
  • Education: High school diploma, Hopewell Area High School; bachelor's degree in political science and economics, Allegheny College (1993); juris doctor, Ohio State University (1996)
  • Current employment: Partner at K&L Gates since 1996, according to BallotReady, concentrating in construction, real estate and international arbitration and litigation, according to WPSU

Hometown and family details come from his campaign's Facebook page. Education details come from BallotReady and WITF.

He was also an All-American wrestler. WITF reported the Allegheny College honor.

Experience and public service

Richey ran for governor of Pennsylvania in the 2022 Republican primary, according to WITF. He served as chairman of the Allegheny County Republican Committee in 2025, WITF reported. He also founded the Quaker Valley Wrestling Association, according to BallotReady.

On the issues

Richey listed broad policy goals in his BallotReady candidate response. All positions below are the candidate's own stated priorities:

  • Taxes and budget: Richey says he would protect taxpayers from what he calls reckless spending and higher taxes.
  • Criminal justice and public safety: Richey says he would prioritize public safety and support law enforcement.
  • Economy: Richey says he would support job creators and economic growth.
  • Environment and energy: Richey says he would harness what he calls the state's "God given" natural resources and make Pennsylvania a global leader in energy production.

No detailed plans accompany these positions.

Endorsements

Richey has received endorsements from the Pennsylvania Republican Party, according to WITF, and from four county Republican committees, according to BallotReady:

  • Pennsylvania Republican Party
  • Delaware County GOP
  • Lancaster County GOP
  • Bucks County GOP
  • Warren County GOP

The Lower Merion Times sent a questionnaire to all candidates in this race. Richey did not respond. This profile is based on publicly available information and candidate statements made through other channels.