Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett on Wednesday endorsed GOP gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity in next year’s election.

Mr. Corbett, who left office in 2015 after serving a single term as governor, highlighted Ms. Garrity’s leadership skills in his endorsement.

“When I was Governor, I learned what kind of leadership Pennsylvania needs,” Corbett, who is from Shaler, said in a written statement. “Stacy Garrity has always demonstrated exemplary leadership throughout her career. Whether leading soldiers under her command, her work in the private sector, or as State Treasurer, Stacy Garrity has always put service before self.”

Mr. Corbett was defeated in his re-election bid in 2014 by Democrat Tom Wolf.

In her response, Ms. Garrity, now in her second-term as state treasurer, said: “I’

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