Overview
- JD Vance emerges as the clear frontrunner for the 2028 Republican nomination, with 46% support in the latest JL Partners poll.
- Other GOP contenders, including Ron DeSantis (8%), Vivek Ramaswamy (7%), and Marco Rubio (6%), trail significantly behind Vance.
- On the Democratic side, Kamala Harris leads with 30% support, followed by Pete Buttigieg at 8%, while other potential candidates remain in single digits.
- Pollsters caution that the race remains fluid, with midterm elections and candidate testing expected to reshape the field in the coming years.
- Trump Jr. has ruled out a 2028 bid, while former President Trump has avoided endorsing any candidate, emphasizing a 'let MAGA voters decide' approach.