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Shapiro Launches New Path PAC for House Democrats

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro created New Path PAC to fund Democratic House candidates.
The PAC filed with the Federal Election Commission on Oct. 13, 2026.
Shapiro endorsed Bob Harvie (PA-1), Bob Brooks (PA-7), Paige Cognetti (PA-8) and Janelle Stelson (PA-10).
Executive director Marshall Cohen said November would check U.S. President Donald Trump.
Spokesperson Manuel Bonder called the PAC a new tool for congressional races.

History

Historical Context

The 1974 Federal Election Campaign Act amendments, enacted after the Watergate scandal, mandated the creation of the Federal Election Commission and spurred the modern PAC boom. By 2020, over 4,300 registered PACs collectively raised $1.5 billion, with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee reporting $250 million in contributions. Josh Shapiro’s New Path PAC, filed with the FEC on Oct. 13, 2026, mirrors that legacy by channeling funds to Democratic House hopefuls to counter President Donald Trump’s influence. If the PAC succeeds, it could reshape 2026 congressional battles, echoing how 1970s reforms reshaped national campaign financing and party power balances.

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Story summary

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro created New Path PAC to fund Democratic House candidates.
The PAC filed with the Federal Election Commission on Oct. 13, 2026.
Shapiro endorsed Bob Harvie (PA-1), Bob Brooks (PA-7), Paige Cognetti (PA-8) and Janelle Stelson (PA-10).
Executive director Marshall Cohen said November would check U.S. President Donald Trump.
Spokesperson Manuel Bonder called the PAC a new tool for congressional races.

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