Overview

• Emerson College Poll shows Vance commanding 46% support among Republican primary voters.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis trail with 12% and 9% respectively, while other contenders register under 6%.
• Vance’s backing has surged since Emerson’s November survey, where he held just 30% support.
• He maintains strong majorities among male Republicans and those over 60, according to poll executive director Spencer Kimball.
• President Trump has praised Vance as “fantastic” but stopped short of offering a formal endorsement.