Summary
A new Yale Youth Poll shows that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is not the leading choice among potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential race. In a hypothetical primary, she ranks fourth behind Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg among all voters, though she has more support from younger voters.
Key Facts
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ranks fourth in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic presidential primary according to a Yale Youth Poll.
- Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg are ahead of her in the poll.
- Among voters aged 18-34, Ocasio-Cortez has more support but does not dominate.
- The poll included 3,429 registered voters, with a focus on younger Americans.
- Ocasio-Cortez's support is stronger among younger voters but is below 10 percent with voters aged 45 and over.
- In a choice between candidates, 50 percent thought Ocasio-Cortez could win, compared to 72 percent for Newsom.
- Ocasio-Cortez faces internal debates in the progressive movement about balancing activist and party establishment views.
- Other potential candidates for 2028 include Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg as frequent leaders in various polls.
