FRCMedia is publishing a series of stories on the candidates running in the September 6th state primary. Today’s entry features former state representative Geoff Diehl, a Republican candidate for governor. He is facing Chris Doughty in the state primary.
You can view our complete interview with Geoff Diehl on our Election 2022 Republican Primary Election page.
Geoff Diehl, a Republican candidate for governor, is making his second run for statewide office. The former state representative from Whitman ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate against Senator Elizabeth Warren in 2018.
He announced his candidacy last summer at a time when incumbent Governor Charlie Baker had yet to announce his intentions to run for a third term. Mr. Diehl says he was ready to challenge Baker if necessary, based on Baker’s handling of the pandemic.
Mr. Diehl says he is vaccinated but his preferred candidate for Lt. governor, former state representative Leah Cole Allen, is not and should not face any scrutiny.
Mr. Diehl has ties to the SouthCoast, having worked for Poyant Signs in New Bedford prior to his political career. He supports the construction of SouthCoast Rail and says expansion could help boost tourism opportunities in Fall River.
Mr. Diehl believes state government should make it easier for small businesses to start in Massachusetts and allow parents the opportunity to have greater input into their children’s education.
Mr. Diehl says he wants to keep taxes under control, calling for the rejection of the November ballot initiative which proposes changing the state constitution to raise taxes on those making more than $1 million dollars a year.
Mr. Diehl faces businessman Chris Doughty in the Republican primary next week. He feels he has more government experience and has supported Republican ideals better than his opponent.
Mr. Diehl has received the support of former president Donald Trump.
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