First challenger enters race against Sen. Fetterman for 2028 seat

Ahmed Moor, a Palestinian American writer and businessman, has announced his candidacy to challenge Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) in the 2028 Senate race, The Hill reported.

This announcement comes less than a week after Democrats regained the Senate majority, highlighting early contestation within the party.

Moor's bid represents the first formal challenge to Fetterman, who has been described as one of the more controversial members of the Senate.

The development sets the stage for a potentially competitive primary ahead of the 2028 election cycle, with Moor seeking to unseat the incumbent senator.