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Shapiro's Campaign Shapes PA Supreme Court and 2028 Race

10/7/2025

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Gov. Josh Shapiro campaigns for Pennsylvania's Supreme Court retention, signaling influence on the 2028 presidential race, redistricting, and abortion rights and freedoms.
Voters will decide whether to extend terms for Justices Dougherty, Donohue, and Wecht, who face no opponents.
Democrats have spent $4 million on ads, while Republicans have spent $1.5 million, as the GOP aims to flip the court.

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Story summary

Gov. Josh Shapiro campaigns for Pennsylvania's Supreme Court retention, signaling influence on the 2028 presidential race, redistricting, and abortion rights and freedoms.
Voters will decide whether to extend terms for Justices Dougherty, Donohue, and Wecht, who face no opponents.
Democrats have spent $4 million on ads, while Republicans have spent $1.5 million, as the GOP aims to flip the court.