Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to attempted murder for firebombing the home of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
Balmer, 38, faces 25 to 50 years in prison under a plea agreement. He told police he harbored "hatred" towards Governor Shapiro.
In April, Balmer threw a Molotov cocktail at Shapiro's official residence during a Passover holiday gathering with friends and family.
Balmer said he would "have beaten him with his hammer" if he had encountered Shapiro during the attack.
Balmer's plea agreement includes a prison sentence of 25 to 50 years.
Author's summary: Cody Balmer pleads guilty to attempted murder.