Summary
A poll found that in New Jersey, JD Vance, the current Vice President, is nearly tied with California Governor Gavin Newsom in a hypothetical 2028 presidential race. The poll showed Newsom leads by just one percentage point. The survey indicates changing political dynamics in New Jersey, traditionally a Democratic stronghold.
Key Facts
- A poll was conducted in New Jersey among 800 likely voters on October 28-29.
- The poll showed Gavin Newsom at 43% and JD Vance at 42% in a potential 2028 presidential matchup.
- Historically, New Jersey has voted for Democratic presidential candidates since 1992.
- Recently, the election margins for Democrats in New Jersey have been narrowing.
- The gubernatorial race in New Jersey between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is closer than expected.
- Mikie Sherrill is currently leading in the polls, mainly due to support from young voters, women, and Black voters.
- President Donald Trump has mentioned Vance as a possible presidential candidate for 2028 but Vance has called such discussions premature.
