Story perspectives

Shapiro and Whitmer Urge Pennsylvania Democrats to Boost Turnout

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Governor Josh Shapiro and Governor Gretchen Whitmer campaigned at a South Philadelphia diner on Sept. 25, 2026.
The governors urged Democratic volunteers to boost turnout for the midterm elections less than six weeks away.
Josh Shapiro seeks a second Pennsylvania governorship in November 2026, leading over Republican Treasurer Stacy Garrity.
Gretchen Whitmer, term-limited after her second Michigan term, is floated as a possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidate.

1 of 1

Story summary

Governor Josh Shapiro and Governor Gretchen Whitmer campaigned at a South Philadelphia diner on Sept. 25, 2026.
The governors urged Democratic volunteers to boost turnout for the midterm elections less than six weeks away.
Josh Shapiro seeks a second Pennsylvania governorship in November 2026, leading over Republican Treasurer Stacy Garrity.
Gretchen Whitmer, term-limited after her second Michigan term, is floated as a possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidate.