Harris, Vance leading in 2028 presidential polling
A new poll found former Vice President Kamala Harris and Vice President Vance leading among potential 2028 presidential candidates. The Focaldata/Financial Times poll found 30 percent of respondents chose Harris as the 2028 presidential Democratic nominee, while 38 percent picked Vance as the Republican nominee. In the Democratic primary, 15 percent of respondents supported California...
A recent poll conducted by Focaldata/Financial Times reveals that former Vice President Kamala Harris and Vice President JD Vance are the top frontrunners in their respective 2028 Democratic and Republican primary races. Harris leads among Democrats with 30% support, while JD Vance emerges as the preferred Republican candidate with 38% support.
Other potential candidates include California Governor Gavin Newsom (15% for Democrats), Secretary of State Marco Rubio (24% for Republicans), and former Vice President Joe Biden (not explicitly named but implied as a possible contender). The poll surveyed 2,553 US adults between October 2-5, 2024. Despite no official announcements, several candidates have hinted at their potential runs, including Newsom, Buttigieg, Ted Cruz, and Chris Van Hollen.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump's approval rating remains low at 34%, with 45% of registered voters believing he is making it harder for Republicans to win in November. The poll's findings align with the Cook Political Report's assessment of a challenging electoral environment for Republicans.
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