Poll Reveals 2028 Presidential Front-runners
- Vice President JD Vance at CPAC 2025 event
- Donald Trump speaking to crowd in Mississippi
- VP JD Vance shakes hands with Speaker Johnson
- Gavin Newsom making media rounds post-debate
- Trump addressing supporters at April rally
- Marco Rubio testifies before Senate Committee
- Kamala Harris during Trump’s inauguration
Vice President JD Vance at CPAC 2025 event
Polling has revealed that Vice President JD Vance leads the 2028 Republican presidential primary with 46% support, while Democratic ex-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg holds a slight edge over former Vice President Kamala Harris at 16%. 23% of Democratic voters are still undecided before the primaries.
Donald Trump speaking to crowd in Mississippi
An Emerson College poll conducted June 24–25 found President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 45%, with 46% disapproving.
VP JD Vance shakes hands with Speaker Johnson
Vance’s position as the GOP front-runner has solidified, with his support rising since the last Emerson poll. Meanwhile, Harris’s backing has dropped from 37% in the earlier survey.
Gavin Newsom making media rounds post-debate
California Gov. Gavin Newsom received 12% support, while Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) each garnered 7%.
Trump addressing supporters at April rally
While Trump has not endorsed a potential successor, he has publicly praised both Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The latest polling shows a 42% to 42% tie between Republicans and Democrats on the generic congressional ballot, which asks voters which party’s candidate they would support for Congress without specifying individual candidates.
Marco Rubio testifies before Senate Committee
When asked who may lead the party moving forward, Trump stated, “You look at Marco, you look at JD Vance, who’s fantastic."
Kamala Harris during Trump’s inauguration
Harris’s political future remains uncertain. Speculation has persisted over whether she will pursue a run for California governor in 2026.
Grace Hall covers U.S. politics & news for content partner Modern Newsstand LLC.
