2028 Presidential Race: Harris vs. Vance - Frontrunners Emerge in Latest Polls
The 2028 presidential race is starting to take shape, with Vice President Kamala Harris and Vice President JD Vance emerging as frontrunners in their respective parties. According to a recent poll by McLaughlin & Associates, Harris leads among Democratic voters with 26%, followed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom at 16% and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 9%. On the Republican side, Vance holds a significant lead with 35% support, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio trails at 15%. The poll surveyed 464 likely voters from June 17 to June 23.
President Donald Trump has refrained from endorsing a successor but has praised both Vance and Rubio as a potential "perfect ticket" during a White House event in May. Despite his positive remarks, Trump clarified that his comments did not constitute an endorsement. The McLaughlin survey presents a different perspective on the 2028 field compared to other recent polls, indicating a more uncertain race, especially among Democrats.
An AtlasIntel poll conducted in early May showed Ocasio-Cortez leading the Democratic candidates with 26% support, followed by Pete Buttigieg and Newsom. Harris ranked fourth in that poll. On the Republican side, Rubio led with approximately 45% of primary voters, while Vance and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis trailed behind. Another poll by Emerson College later in May revealed Buttigieg leading among Democrats with 18%, followed by Newsom and Ocasio-Cortez, with Harris tied for fourth place with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. In the same poll, Vance narrowly edged out Rubio among Republican voters.
The evolving dynamics of the 2028 presidential race suggest a competitive and fluid landscape, with candidates from both parties vying for support and positioning themselves for the upcoming election. As the campaign progresses, it will be interesting to see how the contenders navigate the changing political landscape and appeal to voters across the country.