From Mother Jones · Sophie Hurwitz · · 2m
John Fetterman's first primary challenger is a progressive born in Gaza
Palestinian American Ahmed Moor challenges John Fetterman for Pennsylvania Senate in 2028.
In brief
Palestinian American Ahmed Moor challenges John Fetterman for Pennsylvania Senate in 2028. Palestinian American Ahmed Moor, born in Gaza, will challenge John Fetterman in Pennsylvania Senate primary 2028. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Ahmed Moor announces Senate challenge
Ahmed Moor, a 42-year-old Palestinian American born in Gaza, announced he will challenge John Fetterman for Pennsylvania Senate in 2028.
Moor's Gaza background
Moor lost family in Israel’s genocide, including a 19-year-old cousin killed by an Israeli sniper in Rafah.
Fetterman's pro-Israel stance
Fetterman is one of Congress’s most stridently pro-Israel voices and threatened to leave Democrats if they moved against Israel.
Moor's poll numbers
Moor says Fetterman has only 13 percent favorable opinion among Pennsylvania Democrats in an October Quinnipiac poll.
Other potential challengers
State legislators Chris Deluzio and Malcolm Kenyatta are reportedly likely challengers, and former Rep. Conor Lamb has floated running.
Moor's dignity agenda
Moor plans Medicare for All, end to US war on Iran, universal childcare, and billionaire wealth tax.
Moor's lawsuit
Moor is a plaintiff in lawsuit against State Department for failing to enforce Leahy Laws on Israel military aid.
Moor's stance on Israel
Moor says Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide and has called for sanctions under Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act.
Moor's children
Moor has three young girls and says their rights must not be circumscribed by future policies.
Moor's rule of law focus
Moor believes rule of law is broken in US government and needs enforcement through lawsuits.
Moor's political identity
Moor identifies as a DSA member and criticizes Democratic Party leadership for being bought by AIPAC.
Moor's campaign strategy
Moor plans to visit all 67 Pennsylvania counties to build support for his dignity agenda.
Moor's principles
Moor emphasizes US Senate must uphold Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence principles.
Moor's stance on ICE
Moor calls ICE a paramilitary militia and demands it be disbanded.
Moor's view on freedom
Moor says lying awake at 3:00 a.m. worrying about kids’ dentist bills is not freedom.
Moor's election timeline
Moor launched campaign two years before 2028 Senate election to build momentum.
The short version
Palestinian American Ahmed Moor, born in Gaza, will challenge John Fetterman in Pennsylvania Senate primary 2028.
