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Cory Booker Rises to Second Place in 2028 Democratic Primary Poll

New polling shows Kamala Harris maintaining a lead despite a 5-point drop, as Booker surges 9 points following a record-setting Senate speech.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 16: Jon Stewart speaks during a press conference to talk about the Senate’s passage of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 on June 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. The legislation was introduced by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Jon Tester (D-MT). The Act is expected to deliver all generations of toxic-exposed veterans their earned health care and benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs for the first time in the nation’s history. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The latest Echelon Insights poll, conducted from April 10–14, 2025, places Kamala Harris at 28% support, a 5-point decline since March.
  • Cory Booker has surged to 11%, marking a significant 9-point increase from his previous 2% in March, securing second place in the Democratic primary race.
  • Pete Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are tied at 7%, while Tim Walz holds 5%, reflecting a competitive and diverse field of candidates.
  • Jon Stewart, a newcomer to politics, is tied at 3% alongside several governors, showcasing a mix of traditional and unconventional contenders.
  • The Democratic primaries are set to begin in Nevada and New York on February 1, 2028, with the general election scheduled for November 7, 2028.