Ahmed Moor, a Palestinian American writer and finance expert, has declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary against Senator John Fetterman in 2028. Moor's announcement comes amid criticism of Fetterman from some Democratic voters for his bipartisan actions. Fetterman has not yet announced whether he will seek re-election. A recent poll indicates that only 13% of Democrats view him favorably, while 72% of Republicans do. Governor Josh Shapiro has commented on the need for Fetterman to regain trust among Pennsylvania voters.
Key facts
- Ahmed Moor announced his candidacy on November 9, 2026.
- Fetterman has not confirmed if he will run for re-election.
- Only 13% of Democrats view Fetterman favorably, according to a recent poll.
- Moor is a member of the Democratic Socialist of America.
- Governor Josh Shapiro stated that Fetterman has work to do to earn voter trust.
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