Josh Shapiro tests political clout in Pennsylvania primary

Josh Shapiro tests political clout in Pennsylvania primary

With more competitive House races than any other state, Pennsylvania’s May 19 primary is shaping up as a high-stakes test of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (D-PA) political capital as he seeks a second gubernatorial term ahead of a widely expected bid for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. Pennsylvania’s bellwether status in the fight for House control leading up to the Nov. 3 midterm elections runs downstream from its longtime role as a presiden…