Poll Shows Vance And Harris As Early 2028 Front-Runners

Other potential Democratic contenders trailed well behind in the survey. California Gov. Gavin Newsom came in second with 22 percent support, followed by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at nine percent. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drew eight percent, while Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker received six percent.

On the Republican side, Vance led the field with 48 percent support, nearly three times higher than his closest competitor. Donald Trump Jr. placed second with 18 percent, followed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 16 percent.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis garnered nine percent support, while commentator Tucker Carlson received four percent. The results highlight Vance’s early dominance within the GOP field as the party looks ahead to the post-Trump era.

The survey also found that a majority of voters are already thinking about the next presidential election. Sixty-seven percent of respondents said they have given at least some thought to 2028, including 32 percent who said they have thought about it “a lot.”

The poll was conducted between April 23 and April 26, 2026, among 2,745 registered voters. It carries a margin of error of plus or minus 1.87 percentage points.

Harris has not formally announced whether she will run again but has signaled she is considering another bid. Speaking at Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network convention, she left the door open to a future campaign.

“Listen, I might, I might. I’m thinking about it,” Harris said. “I’ll keep you posted.”

She added that her previous experience gives her a clear understanding of the role.

“I know what the job is and what it requires,” she said.

Vance, meanwhile, has continued to build support within conservative circles. He was a standout figure at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest event in December, where he drew strong backing from attendees and activists.

President Trump has also publicly praised Vance as a potential future leader of the Republican Party. In remarks last year, Trump suggested that Vance and Rubio could form a formidable ticket in a future election.

“We have JD, obviously, the vice president is great. Marco is great,” Trump said. “I’m not sure if anybody would run against those two.”

Trump later reiterated his belief that the next Republican nominee is likely already within his administration.

“It’s not going to be me, it’s going to be somebody that’s… probably sitting at this table,” he said during a separate appearance.

While the 2028 race remains years away, the early polling underscores how both parties are beginning to coalesce around potential standard-bearers. The findings also reflect continued interest among voters in the future direction of the country following the 2024 election cycle.