2028 presidential prospects campaign hard during midterms

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 12:55 · Archive

Democratic and Republican presidential candidates are campaigning across the country during the midterms whilst simultaneously building their own 2028 presidential ambitions. The activity amounts to an informal 'shadow primary' running in parallel to the formal midterm elections set for 3 November.

Gavin Newsom, who is leaving his position as California governor at the end of the year, has been among the most active Democratic prospects. He has campaigned extensively in southern states including Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina—which hosts the Democratic Party's first presidential primary contest in 2028. He has also been active in Nevada and New Hampshire, sending out fundraising emails that have generated increased donations in recent months.

Newsom established the Campaign for Democracy political action committee in 2023 to help Democrats compete in traditionally Republican states. His efforts also include backing Proposition 50, California's new congressional map, which was approved by voters and could allow Democrats to pick up as many as five additional U.S. House seats this autumn. By building relationships across the party and focusing on southern states where African American voters form the Democratic base, Newsom is positioning himself for a potential 2028 run.

How it is being reported

• The midterms stakes are high for these 2028 presidential prospectsThe shadow primary for the 2028 presidential contest is quietly playing out as most of the political world is focused on next month's midterms.News4Jax · 9 Oct, 12:07
• The midterms stakes are high for these 2028 presidential prospectsThe shadow primary for the 2028 presidential contest is quietly playing out as most of the political world is focused on next month's midterms.Clickorlando · 9 Oct, 12:07

In this story: Gavin Newsom · Democratic Party · Republican Party · California · South Carolina · Nevada · New Hampshire

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