Garrity appears to be positioning herself as the obvious Republican candidate as she attempts to straddle the line between MAGA and mainstream.

Two powerful labor unions issued warnings earlier this month to Garrity that if she challenges their ally, Gov. Josh Shapiro, they'll never support her again. Senate GOP women came to her defense.

Republicans hope to mount a more competitive race next year after the Democratic incumbent cruised to victory over Doug Mastriano in 2022.