This is the second in our series highlighting the statewide row offices, today looking at the contest for Auditor General.

Republican Tim DeFoor is the incumbent and faces Democratic challenger Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Libertarian Party candidate Alan ‘Bob’ Goodrich, Constitution Party candidate Reece Smith, and American Solidarity Party’s Eric K. Anton.

Tim DeFoor* (R)
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Pennsylvania Auditor General since 2021; former Dauphin County controller
BA: University of Pittsburgh
MS: Harrisburg University
Residence: Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County

Issues

• Created the first ever “Transformation Office”
• Created the first “Workforce Development Team”
• Introduced “limited procedure engagement” and “reduced period engagement” audits
• Changed how audits are performed and how audit reports are written
• Created the first “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)” office
• Created the first “Intern to Hire” career pathway
• Advocated for financial literacy to be taught in our schools from K-12 through our “Be Money Smart” financial literacy initiative

Malcolm Kenyatta (D)
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State representative, 181st Legislative District
BA: Temple University
MS: Drexel University
Resides: Philadelphia

Issues

• Rebuild the Bureau of School Audits
• Restart the annual compliance audits that the current Auditor General ended
• Demand accountability from all our schools—including cyber charters
• Create the first-ever Bureau of Labor and Worker Protections
• Analyze our approach to community safety and gun violence reduction to target investments in strategies that effectively reduce crime

Alan ‘Bob’ Goodrich Sr. (Constitution)
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Chair, Pennsylvania Constitution Party; Headmaster, Wesley Academy
Resides: Osceola, Tioga County

Issues

• Committed to restoring honesty, integrity, and accountability to government
• Federal Government should only be involved in government roles as outlined in the Constitution
• Create the greatest economy for the U.S. that the world has ever seen

Reece Smith (Libertarian)
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Financial Planning
BA: Allegheny College
Resides: Crafton, Allegheny County

Issues

• Relentlessly investigate how politicians and bureaucrats are using your money
• Audit the Governor’s office and the offices of the leaders in the legislature
• Have regular press conferences reviewing audit results

Eric Anton (American Solidarity)
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State Coordinator, American Solidarity Party
Resides: West Hanover, Dauphin County

Issues

• Party is based in the tradition of Christian democracy. We acknowledge the state should be pluralistic while upholding a vision of the common good of all and of each individual informed by Christian tradition and acknowledging the primacy of religion in each person’s life.

Debates

• none scheduled

In The News

• Keystone Candidate Forum: Tim DeFoor. (PoliticsPA, Oct. 30)
• Race to watch: Contested election for Pa. auditor general. (WHYY, Oct. 28)
• State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta is looking to unseat the state’s top Republican in the Auditor General’s race. (Philadelphia Inquirer, Oct. 22)
• Pennsylvania Auditor General candidates talk priorities on This Week in Pennsylvania. (abc27, Oct. 20)
• Incumbent Pa. auditor general plays up reforms in office while challengers promise even more. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Oct. 14)
• Voter guide to Pennsylvania Auditor General election. (WESA, Oct. 7)
• Kenyatta massively outraises incumbent Auditor General DeFoor according to latest financial reports. (Penn Capital-Star, Sept. 27)
• What to know about Pennsylvania’s auditor general election. (Axios, Sept. 26)
• Previewing the DeFoor-Kenyatta race for auditor general. (Erie Times-News, Sept. 17)
• A complete guide to the candidates for auditor general. (Spotlight PA, Sept. 9)

By The Numbers