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2028 US presidential elections

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro greets members of the crowd after speaking at a Clinton County Democratic Party event at the Avenue 209 coffee shop, April 11, 2026, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. (AP/Marc Levy)
April 24, 2026, 12:48 pm
Jewish Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in Pennsylvania’s midterms
Moderate pro-Israel governor, vocal about his faith, widely seen as 2028 presidential hopeful; his party’s performance in swing state this year is chance to show voters he can win
By AP and ToI Staff
FILE - California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a rally with Harris County Democrats at the IBEW local 716 union hall November 8, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren, File)
February 25, 2026, 3:38 am
Gavin Newsom declares he never has and ‘never will’ accept AIPAC funding
Remark by California governor, who is widely expected to run for US president in 2028, signals opposition to the pro-Israel lobby group is increasingly become a litmus test for Democrats
By Joseph Strauss
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard, August 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP/ Matt Slocum)
January 23, 2026, 2:50 am
Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro comes out swinging on antisemitism. But is it good for the Jews?
US Jews may welcome a presidential candidate who centers his Judaism. But if he’s forced to determine when Israel criticism becomes antisemitism, his focus on faith could backfire
By Ben Sales
File: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro watches warm ups before an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions on November 16, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
January 8, 2026, 6:35 pm
Josh Shapiro to seek 2nd term as Pennsylvania governor as 2028 presidential race looms
Jewish Democrat, who was on the shortlist to be Kamala Harris’s running mate, launches reelection bid after emerging as potential contender to be party’s next presidential nominee
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Professor Alan Dershowitz (right) listens to US President Donald Trump speak during a Hanukkah Reception in the East Room of the White House, December 11, 2019. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images North America/AFP)
December 18, 2025, 5:39 am
Dershowitz says he told Trump US Constitution not clear on whether he could serve 3rd term
US president has toyed with idea of seeking 4 more years in office, but lawyer predicts he won’t, after GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson said Dershowitz told her it would be legal for Trump to run
By Reuters and ToI Staff
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a news conference at Belvedere Middle School, October 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
October 27, 2025, 2:12 am
California’s Newsom mulls 2028 US presidential run; Trump’s son Eric doesn’t rule one out
Governor Newsom, who has gained prominence among Democrats for confronting Trump, says he’ll decide after 2026 midterms; Eric Trump tells Israeli outlet he’s not saying no to the idea
By Reuters and ToI Staff
FILE - Former US secretary of transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks during a VoteVets Town Hall, May 13, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (AP Photo/Cliff Jette, File)
August 16, 2025, 6:43 am
Pete Buttigieg sharpens tone on Israel after facing backlash for supportive stance
Underscoring Democratic party’s changing attitude on Israel, ex-transportation secretary says he’d back US recognition of Palestinian state, halt to arms exports to Jewish state
By Grace Gilson
This photo illustration, taken on April 24, 2025, in Washington, DC, shows an image of US President Donald Trump alongside a smartphone displaying a red 'Trump 2028' cap on the Trump Store website (Oliver Contreras / AFP)
April 25, 2025, 6:30 pm
‘Trump 2028’ merchandise for sale on US president’s store
78-year-old will not rule out seeking 3rd term, even though it would require amending the US Constitution
By AFP
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