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Ro Khanna is the left's busiest midterm surrogate. Can he raise his own profile, too? — Christopher Rabb | ChamberLight
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This article 1 analysis · Sep 26, 2026
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Ro Khanna has endorsed more than 70 candidates and is campaigning for progressives in the 2026 midterms while weighing a possible 2028 presidential run. The article examines whether the campaign work can raise his profile and whether progressive candidates can appeal to general-election voters.
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CR Pennsylvania House candidate endorsed and campaigned for by Khanna
Pennsylvania House candidate endorsed and campaigned for by Khanna
DT President criticized by Khanna over an unfulfilled promise concerning Lake Erie’s shoreline
JB Former president identified as the administration in which Klain served as chief of staff
BS Progressive senator and political ally referenced in comparison with Khanna
JC Representative partnering with Khanna on scholarships for students at historically Black colleges and universities
RK Former Biden chief of staff advising Khanna
AO Progressive representative discussed as a possible rival for the same presidential constituency
GP Maine Senate candidate whose endorsement Khanna later regretted
RM Republican incumbent opposing House candidate Bob Brooks
ALSO MENTIONED Kat Abughazaleh, Illinois House candidate endorsed by Khanna
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Pennsylvania House candidate endorsed and campaigned for by Khanna
DT President criticized by Khanna over an unfulfilled promise concerning Lake Erie’s shoreline
JB Former president identified as the administration in which Klain served as chief of staff
SHOW 6 MORE SHOW FEWER BS Progressive senator and political ally referenced in comparison with Khanna
JC Representative partnering with Khanna on scholarships for students at historically Black colleges and universities
RK Former Biden chief of staff advising Khanna
AO Progressive representative discussed as a possible rival for the same presidential constituency
GP Maine Senate candidate whose endorsement Khanna later regretted
RM Republican incumbent opposing House candidate Bob Brooks
ALSO MENTIONED Kat Abughazaleh, Illinois House candidate endorsed by Khanna
Original publisher not identified This article credits another publisher, which ChamberLight has not identified, so the scores are The Philadelphia Inquirer's own.
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