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AOC's Chances of Beating Kamala Harris to Be Democratic 2028 Nominee—Poll

AOC's Chances of Beating Kamala Harris to Be Democratic 2028 Nominee—Poll

Summary

A recent poll shows former Vice President Kamala Harris leading Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic presidential primary. Harris leads a group of possible candidates, with Ocasio-Cortez polling behind some others, indicating challenges for progressive candidates in gaining wide support.

Key Facts

  • The poll was conducted by Lake Research Partners with 800 Democratic primary voters in early May.
  • Kamala Harris led with 25% support in a 13-candidate ranked-choice voting scenario; Ocasio-Cortez had 9%.
  • In a narrower five-candidate field, Harris still led with 30% support, followed by California Governor Gavin Newsom (24%) and Pete Buttigieg (22%).
  • Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Mark Kelly tied for last place in the smaller field with 12% support each.
  • The Democratic National Committee recently reviewed the party’s 2024 election losses, including Harris’s defeat to President Donald Trump.
  • Other polls show similar patterns with Harris leading and Ocasio-Cortez trailing, though numbers vary somewhat.
  • None of the potential candidates, including Harris and Ocasio-Cortez, have officially announced a 2028 presidential run.
  • Early polls influence fundraising, media attention, and voter perceptions but do not guarantee final election results.
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