AOC, Donald Trump Jr. Make Gains in New 2028 Poll
Summary
A new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll shows shifts in voter support for potential 2028 presidential candidates, with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Donald Trump Jr. gaining support. The poll also highlights divided voter opinions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and concerns about the economy and inflation.Key Facts
- The poll was conducted online from September 26-28, 2026, with 2,200 registered voters and a margin of error of ±2.1 percentage points.
- Among Democrats, Kamala Harris leads with 38% support, down 4 points; Gavin Newsom has 17%, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rose to 12%.
- On the Republican side, Vice President JD Vance leads with 39%, down 3 points; Donald Trump Jr. increased to 24%, followed by Marco Rubio at 17%.
- Ocasio-Cortez has not decided whether to run for president in 2028 and has discussed the challenge of electing the first female president.
- Trump Jr. has said he has no current interest in running in 2028 but did not completely rule out a future run.
- The poll found that 42% of voters have not firmly decided whom to support in the upcoming midterms.
- Voters are divided on the economy’s condition compared to Joe Biden’s presidency, with 53% saying it is worse and 47% saying better.
- Inflation is the top concern for 45% of voters, and 15% are concerned about artificial intelligence.
- President Trump claims the U.S. currently has the best economy and employment numbers in history and expects gas prices to fall after the Iran conflict ends.
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