Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Vice President JD Vance are close in a new poll for the 2028 presidential race, with Vance slightly leading 46% to Newsom's 45%. Neither has officially announced they will run, but both are gaining attention and making moves that hint at potential candidacies.
Key Facts
- A new poll from Emerson College shows JD Vance slightly ahead of Gavin Newsom by 1 percentage point in a hypothetical 2028 presidential race.
- The poll surveyed 1,000 registered voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
- In previous polls, Vance had a larger lead over Newsom, but the gap has narrowed.
- Neither Newsom nor Vance has formally announced they are running for president.
- Newsom has been active in criticizing the Trump administration and raising his profile through speeches and social media.
- Vance is currently serving as Vice President and has also raised his profile with his role at the White House.
- The poll results are based on popular vote preferences, while the actual presidential election is determined by the electoral college system.
