Kamala Harris Leads Early Polling for 2028 Democratic Nomination

Harris holds a commanding lead with 36% support but has not announced her candidacy, leaving the Democratic field uncertain.

Kamala Harris has emerged as the frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, securing 36% support in a Morning Consult poll released on March 21, 2025.
Pete Buttigieg is the second most popular choice with 10% support, followed by Gavin Newsom, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Tim Walz, each with 5%.
Harris has not declared her candidacy and is reportedly considering a 2026 gubernatorial bid in California as one of her political options.
Her 2024 loss to Donald Trump, where she failed to win the popular vote, Electoral College, or any swing states, continues to shape perceptions of her electability.
With 13% of Democratic voters undecided and no formal announcements from any candidates, the Democratic primary field remains fluid and open.