US 2028 presidential elections are more than two years far but debate for the next candidates have begun.
According to USA Today, buzz around potential 2028 presidential candidates grows, a new poll shows clear frontrunners in hypothetical Democratic and Republican primaries.
In a new Focaldata/Financial Times poll released Sunday, October 11, it was a battle of the VPs: Former Vice President Kamala Harris and current Vice President JD Vance both led their respective party’s potential primary.
As per the survey, Harris leads among Democrats with 30% support, followed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom at 15% and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tied at 9%.
On the other side of the aisle, Vance leads with 38% of Republicans, followed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 24%, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis receiving 9% of support from GOP respondents.
The poll surveyed 2,553 US adults from October 2 to October 5, according to Focaldata.
Has anyone announced presidential run?
No, but many have started to signal their potential bids in recent weeks.
In September, Newsom told CNN he would not run in 2028 if Harris decided to campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination again. In a podcast appearance in August, Buttigieg said he was “more inclined than not” to make another run for the White House.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, said he was “kicking the tires” at a potential run in 2028 in an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press in August.
On the Republican side, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has fueled speculation about another White House bid.
"It’s no secret that I want to be president," Cruz said in August on Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s podcast.
Meanwhile, Rubio during Colombia visit in September said, “I don't know what the future holds, but I have no plans at this time. I'm not a candidate for anything right now. And I’m 100% focused on my job."
Presidential elections are scheduled to be held in the United States on November 7, 2028, to elect the president and vice president.
