Summary
A new poll in Massachusetts shows Pete Buttigieg as the most exciting potential Democratic candidate for president in 2028, ahead of Gavin Newsom, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Kamala Harris. No candidate has officially announced their run yet, but early polling is seen as important for the upcoming primary contests.
Key Facts
- Pete Buttigieg leads with 23.4% support among potential 2028 Democratic candidates in a Massachusetts poll.
- Gavin Newsom received 17.4%, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 14%, and Kamala Harris 7% in the same poll.
- The poll surveyed 500 registered Massachusetts voters from April 9 to April 13 with a 4.4% margin of error.
- Similar polls in New Hampshire also show Buttigieg leading the prospective Democratic field.
- No candidate has yet officially announced they are running for president in 2028.
- Early polling is important because it helps shape the race before official campaigns start.
- Kamala Harris was the Democratic nominee in 2024 and won Massachusetts by a large margin over President Donald Trump.
- Candidates are expected to begin official announcements after the 2026 midterm elections.
