Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Former president Barack Obama endorses Josh Shapiro for governor

Headline from WKBN Youngstown

Former President Barack Obama again endorsed incumbent Josh Shapiro (D) in Pennsylvania's upcoming gubernatorial race.

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CBS News
Obama throws support behind Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 9, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Former President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection campaign, as Obama steps up his involvement in key races ahead of the midterms.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Former President Barack Obama endorses Gov. Josh Shapiro for reelection (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 9, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Shapiro has been an outspoken supporter of Obama for nearly two decades. The former president called Shapiro "a friend" and "one of my earliest supporters" in the endorsement video posted to YouTube.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
Former President Barack Obama endorses Josh Shapiro for reelection (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Oct 9, 2026
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro earned the endorsement of former President Barack Obama for reelection in the state's gubernatorial race. The 44th president announced his endorsement on Friday, saying in a video statement that the country "needs leaders like Josh Shapiro.
WKBN Youngstown
Former president Barack Obama endorses Josh Shapiro for governor (opens WKBN Youngstown)
Published Oct 9, 2026
WKBN Youngstown's feed description
Former President Barack Obama again endorsed incumbent Josh Shapiro (D) in Pennsylvania's upcoming gubernatorial race.

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