Pennsylvania Governor Says Democrats Are Preparing Primary Challenge Against John Fetterman

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stated on Sunday that Democrats are lining up to run primary challenges against Senator John Fetterman in the 2028 elections. The Washington Examiner reported that Shapiro made the remarks during an interview with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press, following decisive midterm election victories for the Democratic Party. According to PennLive.com and WHP Harrisburg, Shapiro noted that Fetterman must repair damage within the party and has a lot of work to do to regain the trust of Pennsylvania voters. [1][6][8]

The Washington Examiner detailed that Fetterman has repeatedly broken with party lines on several key issues. The Washington Examiner noted that the primary warnings come days after Democrats retook control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. NBC10 Philadelphia also confirmed that Democratic candidates are currently weighing primary runs for the 2028 Senate race. [1][7]

Shapiro, who has been named as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, also urged national Democrats to focus on healthcare, food assistance, affordability, and accountability. NBC News reported that Shapiro emphasized that Congress must handle these domestic priorities concurrently rather than choosing between them. [1][2]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, Shapiro established a federal political action committee called the New Path PAC. Shapiro has served as the governor of Pennsylvania since 2023. [12]

Fox News reported that the midterm gains by Democrats resulted in state government trifectas across Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nevada. The outlet noted that these legislative sweeps could allow the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact to reach the 270 electoral votes needed to bypass the Electoral College by 2028. [3][4]