Another poll shows Republican governors race still unsettled heading into last month of primary season – PennLive

The new Franklin & Marshal College Poll, like some other recent soundings, shows state Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin County, ahead by a nose in the nine-person Republican gubernatorial primary.

But Mastrianos lead is well within the polls margin of error, there are several candidates within striking distance as the race heads into its last month and 48 percent of those surveyed said they could not name a preferred candidate from those on the ballot.

The survey, conducted between March 30 and April 10, shows Mastriano registering support from 15 percent of the 317 registered Republicans surveyed, followed by former federal prosecutor Bill McSwain, 12 percent; and former U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, 10 percent.

David White, former member of the Delaware County Council, leads the rest of the pack with 5 percent support.

Trailing are former U.S. Rep. Melissa Hart and Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale, at 3 percent; state Sen. Jake Corman, R-Centre County, logged 2 percent; conservative thought leader Charlie Gerow pulled 1 percent and Northampton County physician Nche Zama had less than 1 percent.

The GOP winner is headed for a fall showdown with Attorney General Josh Shapiro, the presumptive Democratic Party nominee.

Current Gov. Tom Wolf is wrapping up his second term in office, the maximum permitted by the state Constitution.

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Another poll shows Republican governors race still unsettled heading into last month of primary season - PennLive