DeFoor Re-Elected as Pennsylvania Auditor General

Republican Tim DeFoor has been re-elected as Pennsylvania's auditor general, defeating Democratic challenger Malcolm Kenyatta with 51.3% of the vote. DeFoor, who previously served as an auditor in both the public and private sectors, maintains a critical oversight role for the Republicans, focusing on the accountability of taxpayer dollars through audits of school districts and pharmacy benefit managers. Kenyatta, a progressive and the first openly gay Black man in the state legislature, emphasized government efficiency and transparency but did not succeed in unseating DeFoor. Despite facing criticism for politicizing the audit office, DeFoor defended his record by highlighting his extensive auditing experience. The auditor general's office remains a pivotal position for fiscal oversight in Pennsylvania, often serving as a stepping stone for higher political roles.