Kamala Harris' Chances of Beating Newsom and AOC in New 2028 Poll
Even with the election still years away, polling offers insight into potential candidate viability and voter sentiment.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris leads a new Rasmussen Reports poll among potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential election, with 37% support. California Governor Gavin Newsom follows at 14%, while New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has 9%. The poll indicates Harris' position at the top of the Democratic field appears to be strengthening, as her support rose from 34% in May.
Harris has reportedly considered a 2028 run, and her strongest support comes from Black and younger Democratic primary voters. However, the poll's data does not suggest she is on a path to win the nomination, as no candidate has formally announced their intentions. The Rasmussen poll shows the other candidates have single-digit support, with Newsom slightly ahead of Ocasio-Cortez. The poll was conducted from August 2-4, 2026, with a 3% margin of error.
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