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Josh Shapiro launches federal PAC in potential signal of 2028 plans

Shapiro has previously been involved in fundraising for state-level races; now, the governor will work to elect Democrats in congressional swing districts

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro looks on during the NASCAR Cup Series at The Great American Getaway 400 on June 22, 2025, at Pocono Raceway.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launched a federal political action committee, New Path PAC, a major potential signal that he’s considering plans for a 2028 presidential campaign.

Shapiro has downplayed any presidential ambitions, but declined to commit, during a debate in early October, to serving out a full second term through 2030.

Shapiro has been a prodigious fundraiser, but has limited his involvement to state-level races. He said that he plans to use the new federal PAC to fundraise for and contribute to Democratic congressional candidates Bob Harvie, Bob Brooks, Paige Cognetti and Janelle Stelson, whom he has been working to elect in key swing districts.

He joins several other 2028 hopefuls, including Govs. Andy Beshear, JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom, who have previously launched federal PACs.

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