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The Midterms Stakes Are High for These 2028 Presidential Prospects – WTOP News
Democratic and Republican hopefuls are raising money and campaigning for midterm candidates to build momentum for possible 2028 presidential bids.
As midterm elections approach on Nov. 3, leading 2028 presidential hopefuls are using the campaigns as a shadow primary, traveling nationwide to build political capital and fundraising networks.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is executing a 'Southern strategy,' campaigning in states like South Carolina to strengthen relationships with key Democratic officials in recent months.
Through his Ready for the Fight PAC, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has donated roughly $20 million to help Democratic candidates in competitive districts, according to his team.
Vice President JD Vance has tied his political fate to President Donald Trump, campaigning aggressively across the Midwest, South, and Alaska focused on the administration's fraud-prevention efforts.
Testing her progressive brand in Michigan, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is backing candidate Abdul El-Sayed to determine if her movement can succeed in a presidential swing state.