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AOC's Chances of Beating JD Vance in Possible 2028 Matchup: Poll

AOC's Chances of Beating JD Vance in Possible 2028 Matchup: Poll

Summary

A new poll shows Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading Vice President JD Vance in a possible 2028 presidential race. Other Democratic leaders like Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom also show strong support in various polls, but no one has officially announced their candidacy.

Key Facts

  • A poll by The Public Sentiment Institute surveyed 1,042 likely voters in June 2026.
  • Ocasio-Cortez received 48.4% support against Vance’s 39.6%; 12% were undecided.
  • Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom both also led Vance in head-to-head matchups in the same poll.
  • In a possible Democratic primary, Harris leads with 29.2%, Newsom has 15.2%, Ocasio-Cortez 7.2%, and Pete Buttigieg 11.3%.
  • Another poll showed similar results with Harris generally in the lead and Ocasio-Cortez receiving single-digit support within the Democratic field.
  • Ocasio-Cortez stated she is focused on making changes now rather than planning future runs for higher office.
  • None of the potential candidates have officially said they will run for president in 2028.
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