Shapiro launches federal PAC amid 2028 speculation

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has launched New Path PAC, a federal committee that lets him raise money for and directly support Democratic congressional candidates in key Pennsylvania races—something his state-level PAC cannot do. The group plans to back Bob Harvie, Bob Brooks, Paige Cognetti and Janelle Stelson as Democrats seek to flip House seats in the midterms. Shapiro’s move has fueled speculation that he is considering a 2028 presidential run, though he and his aides say his focus is on reelection and helping Democrats win this November.