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New Poll Shows How Top 2028 Potential Democratic Candidates Have Shifted

New Poll Shows How Top 2028 Potential Democratic Candidates Have Shifted

Summary

A recent McLaughlin poll shows changes in support among possible Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential primary. Vice President Kamala Harris still leads but with a smaller margin, while California Governor Gavin Newsom and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have increased their support.

Key Facts

  • Kamala Harris leads with 26% support in the new poll.
  • Gavin Newsom has 16% backing, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has 9%.
  • Other candidates include Pete Buttigieg (8%), JB Pritzker, Cory Booker, and Josh Shapiro (5% each).
  • 17% of respondents remain undecided about their preferred candidate.
  • The poll surveyed 1,000 voters between June 17-23.
  • Past polls showed Harris with a stronger lead, but her support has decreased somewhat.
  • Different polls show varying leads, with AtlasIntel polling Ocasio-Cortez ahead and Harvard/Harris polling Harris ahead.
  • Some possible candidates like Jon Ossoff and Andy Beshear were not included in this poll.
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