Kamala Harris Leads 2028 Democratic Primary Polls

Despite her 2024 presidential loss to President Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris remains the early frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, commanding approximately 26% support among Democratic and left-leaning voters according to multiple recent polls. Harris’s potential run for California governor in 2026 is also under consideration, but her decision remains pending, with Democratic donors expressing mixed views due to concerns about fundraising and past electoral losses. Should Harris opt out of the 2028 presidential primary, candidates such as California Governor Gavin Newsom and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg would emerge as leading contenders with roughly 10-12% support. Other notable Democratic figures polling in the top ranks include Senator Cory Booker, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. On the Republican side, Vice President JD Vance leads the early primary polls with 42% support, well ahead of rivals like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Senator Marco Rubio. The evolving dynamics in both parties reflect ongoing divisions within Democrats about their future direction and indicate a competitive 2028 election landscape.