Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro announces re-election bid

Democrat sets stage for what many view as audition for future White House run

Josh Shapiro, the Pennsylvania governor once considered a frontrunner to be Kamala Harris's running mate, announced he will seek a second term in office, setting the stage for what many Democrats view as an audition for a future White House run.

The 52-year-old Democrat, who has governed the crucial swing state since January 2023, made the announcement Thursday with planned events in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.