AOC, Donald Trump Jr. Make Gains in New 2028 Poll
New polling finds Harris and Vance leading their parties while AOC and Trump Jr. make gains.
The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll conducted between September 26 and 28, 2026, revealed a shift in voter preferences for potential 2028 presidential contenders. Among Democrats, Kamala Harris remains the leading choice at 38 percent, while former Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez saw a 3-point increase to 12 percent. On the Republican side, Vice President JD Vance maintained his lead with 39 percent support, down 3 points from August.
Donald Trump Jr. experienced the most significant gain, with his support increasing by 6 points to 24 percent. While neither Ocasio-Cortez nor Trump Jr. have officially announced their candidacies, they both have expressed openness to the possibility. The poll also indicates that a majority of voters (50 percent) have firmly decided on their midterm candidate, while 42 percent remain undecided, with only 16 percent of those undecided expressing a definite preference.
Concerns about the economy and inflation continue to dominate voter discussions, with 45 percent citing inflation as the most pressing issue personally. Artificial intelligence emerged as a notable issue for 15 percent of voters.
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