Overview
- Pressed on 2028, Sen. John Fetterman declined to commit to reelection, retirement or a presidential bid, telling NOTUS, “It’s 2025,” and later, “Accept the mystery.”
- The Pennsylvania Working Families Party says it will back a Democratic primary challenger in 2028, though no one has formally entered the race.
- FEC records show his campaign raised less than $330,000 in the third quarter, its weakest haul since his 2021 launch.
- Former staffers and Pennsylvania strategists told NOTUS they doubt he will seek another term, pointing to his reported dislike of the job and ongoing health challenges.
- Possible Democratic contenders being discussed include Reps. Brendan Boyle and Chris Deluzio, with Mary Gay Scanlon, Madeleine Dean and former Rep. Conor Lamb not ruling out bids if the seat opens.