New 2028 poll shows a tight Democratic primary, clear GOP leader

As buzz around potential 2028 presidential candidates grows, a new poll shows a tight race for the Democratic nomination, while a clear GOP frontrunner is emerging.

In a new poll released this month by YouGov/Bowling Green State University, a vice presidential showdown could be in the cards in 2028 as former Vice President Kamala Harris and current Vice President JD Vance lead their respective primaries.

Both Harris and Vance have now led a series of early 2028 primary polls, with both showing strength among their primary base, but on the Democratic side, a tighter primary could be in the cards.

According to the latest poll, among Democrats, Harris leads slightly with 17% support, followed closely by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg with 16%. California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also remain close, with both garnering 14% support.

For Republicans, the picture appears clearer as Vance comfortably leads the field with 44% support. His closest challenger, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, came in second with 21%, followed by President Donald Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. with 8%.

The poll surveyed 1,200 likely voters from Aug. 25 to Sept. 1, with a margin of error of 3.3 percentage points, according…

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