Josh Shapiro to announce 2028 presidential bid by January 2027

Following his high-profile engagement during World Cup 2026, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will formally declare his candidacy for the 2028 U.S. presidential election by January 31, 2027. His early announcement is expected to position him as a frontrunner in the Democratic primary, leveraging national attention gained from World Cup-related events.

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Implied probability (Yes)

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Closes

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