2028 GOP Presidential Candidate: J.D. Vance Leads in Turning Point USA Straw Poll
The recent Turning Point USA straw poll at AmericaFest revealed that Vice President J.D. Vance is the preferred choice for the 2028 GOP presidential candidate. According to the poll results, 82.6% of attendees at AmericaFest supported Vance as the nominee, while only 7.6% favored Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis and 5.8% chose Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Additionally, 29% of attendees expressed disapproval of Attorney General Pam Bondi's performance in President Donald Trump's cabinet.
In a recent interview, Vance mentioned that he is currently focused on the 2026 midterms and not yet thinking about the 2028 presidential race. However, there are speculations that Secretary of State Marco Rubio may also consider running for president in 2028. On the Democratic side, potential candidates for the 2028 presidential race include California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
In conclusion, the Turning Point USA straw poll results indicate strong support for Vice President J.D. Vance as the 2028 GOP presidential candidate. With various potential candidates emerging on both the Republican and Democratic sides, the upcoming presidential race promises to be an interesting and competitive one.