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Shapiro launches super PAC amid 2028 presidential speculation

Confirmed1 source · Oct 18, 2026

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has established New Path PAC, a political action committee focused on opposing President Trump.

Shapiro launches super PAC amid 2028 presidential speculation
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What happened

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D) launched a new super PAC called New Path PAC. According to the committee's website, it is dedicated to electing candidates who will oppose President Trump. The launch has prompted speculation about whether Shapiro may run for president in 2028.

Context

The establishment of a PAC bearing a governor's political priorities and bearing his name typically signals preparation for either higher office or significant influence in party politics. The timing and explicit anti-Trump focus position Shapiro within Democratic efforts to counter the former president heading into the next presidential cycle.

What's disputed

Whether Shapiro intends to run for president in 2028 is speculative; only the PAC's launch and stated purpose are reported as fact.