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Pete Buttigieg has been making waves across multiple battleground states this week as he campaigns for Democratic candidates in crucial gubernatorial races. The former Transportation Secretary who served from 2021 to 2025 appears to be positioning himself for a potential 2028 presidential run while supporting down-ballot Democrats.

On Tuesday, Buttigieg rallied with local Democrats in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where he energized volunteers working for House of Delegates candidates. Speaking at Delegate Joshua Cole's office, he drew such a massive crowd that attendees had to move their cars from the hotel parking lot to Wegmans across the street. Buttigieg emphasized that door-to-door canvassing represents the most important part of politics, more crucial than television appearances or speeches.

He's also been actively campaigning for former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's gubernatorial race, appearing alongside Bill Nye the Science Guy at a Charlottesville rally. The former mayor of South Bend has extended his support to New Jersey as well, joining former President Barack Obama and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to campaign for Democrat Mikie Sherrill in her gubernatorial contest against Republican Jack Ciattarelli.

In a CNN exclusive interview with Elex Michaelson that aired Saturday, Buttigieg made headlines by nearly endorsing progressive candidate Zoran Mamdani for New York City mayor, saying Mamdani has the capacity to be a great mayor and has been taking steps to bring people together. He strongly criticized Andrew Cuomo, stating the former governor has disqualified himself in many ways, including morally.

When asked about his own presidential ambitions, Buttigieg confirmed he's thinking about another run, telling Michaelson there's still a long way to go in making a decision. A new Granite State Poll revealed Buttigieg as the surprising frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic nomination with 19 percent support, ahead of California Governor Gavin Newsom at 15 percent. Buttigieg noted his kids will play a big part in his decision-making process.

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