How US midterms could shape 2028 presidential race: Newsom, Vance and other contenders in focus

Voters can check their registration online to make sure their information is correct and they are still registered before the U.S. midterm elections.Photo: X As political attention turns to the November 3 midterm elections, potential contenders for the 2028 US presidential race are using the campaign season to strengthen their national profiles, raise funds and build relationships with influential party leaders.Several Democratic and Republican leaders have travelled across the country to campaign for candidates in key races, with their efforts likely to influence their own political prospects ahead of the next presidential election, the Associated Press reported.The midterms will offer an early indication of which potential candidates can mobilise voters, raise money and help their parties win competitive races.Newsom, Vance among leaders under spotlightCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom, who will leave office at the end of the year, has emerged as one of the most active Democrats on the campaign trail. He has campaigned for candidates across several Southern states, including Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina.His outreach in the South could help him strengthen...