Marco Rubio Surging as JD Vance Drops Double Digits in New 2028 Poll
Summary
A new poll shows Republican Marco Rubio gaining support while Vice President JD Vance’s lead is shrinking in the 2028 presidential primary race. On the Democratic side, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pete Buttigieg are the top contenders, though no one has officially declared a run yet.Key Facts
- JD Vance leads Republican voters in New Hampshire with 36%, down from over 50% in earlier polls.
- Marco Rubio has risen to 26% support among Republicans, closing the gap with Vance.
- Other Republican candidates like Rand Paul, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Tulsi Gabbard, and John Kennedy have smaller shares.
- No candidate has formally announced a 2028 presidential bid yet.
- Among Democrats, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leads with 22%, followed closely by Pete Buttigieg at 21%.
- Democratic candidates Mark Kelly, Gavin Newsom, Bernie Sanders, and Kamala Harris have between 5% and 9% support.
- The poll surveyed around 600 likely Democratic and Republican primary voters in New Hampshire with a margin of error of about 3.8%.
- Political experts say Rubio’s rising popularity may come from his role in the Trump administration and his moderate tone compared to other candidates.
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