Pennsylvania’s three row officers—treasurer, auditor, and attorney general—were formally sworn into office today.

Today’s ceremony took place in the capitol’s decadent forum auditorium. Stacey Garrity was sworn in for her second term as state treasurer. She oversees the Commonwealths $160 billion funds. The office also keeps track of and returns unclaimed property, as well as runs several savings programs.

Garrity said she is looking forward to serving for the next four years. Some Republican campaign strategists say she would have a good chance at running for governor in 2026

“It's the start of a new year. The start of a new term for Pennsylvania's three R row officers, and the start of a new legislative session,” Garrity said after being sworn in. "We must put aside past disagreements, embrace this moment of opportunity, and find common ground.”

After a musical intermission, Tim DeFoor was sworn in for his second term as state auditor. DeFoor was the first black man elected, and now is the first re-elected, to a row office in Pennsylvania.

The auditor general ensures that the state government spends tax payer’s monies "legally and properly”. 

“I strive to be a leader who does the job the way the job is supposed to be done,” DeFoor said. "Someone who draws conclusions based on facts, not politics, and serves the people of Pennsylvania by improving government, not tearing it down.”

Dave Sunday, who was the district attorney of York County before getting elected in November, was sworn in for his first term as attorney general for the state. Sunday ran on the issues like mental health and the opioid crisis as his priorities once in office.

The attorney general leads the state’s lawyers in investigating and prosecuting court cases— from criminal to civil to consumer protection cases. The office also responds whenever Pennsylvania gets sued.

Josh Shapiro, as attorney general in 2020, responded to lawsuits from the Trump campaign about the 2020 election. 

Lawmakers are waiting to see how Sunday, the new political face in town, runs the office and responds to executive orders from President Donald Trump’s administration.

“We will take the fight to those who bring harm to our commonwealth. Whether it's organized crime or the drug trade, those who exploit the vulnerable or violate the public trust,” Sunday said after being sworn into office today. “We will support victims of human trafficking aggressively, go after child predators, and fight for the safety of our aging population.”

Governor Josh Shapiro spoke at all three ceremonies— partisan politics set aside as he charged them to serve citizens well.

“We all have a really good working relationship,” Shapiro told reporters. "I expect that to continue. And I'm happy for them, for their families and for their officers.”