Democrats are losing their minds.
Despite her loss to President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election, Vice President Kamala Harris remains the Democrats’ top choice for their 2028 presidential nomination, according to a new poll. Released by Puck News and Echelon Insights, the survey shows that 41 percent of likely Democratic voters support Harris for another run in 2028, a clear lead over the competition within her party.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, often considered a rising star within the Democratic Party, trails far behind at just 8 percent. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who was rumored to be a possible running mate for Harris in 2024, stands at 7 percent. Other Democratic figures like Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg each receive 6 percent, while figures such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer earn minimal support, with 4 and 3 percent respectively.
This poll comes on the heels of a crushing defeat for Harris and the Democrats in the 2024 election. Trump’s victory included a clean sweep of key battleground states, a resounding win in the popular vote, and even shifts in traditionally blue areas, signaling a wider realignment of American politics. With Harris’s unpopularity growing and her disappointing performance in the general election, many wonder if she is the best option for the Democrats in 2028 or if the party will seek fresh leadership.
Meanwhile, the Republican side is also preparing for the 2028 election, and Vice President-elect JD Vance is currently the leading contender in GOP primary polls, with 37 percent support. Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy each garner 9 percent, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is at 8 percent. With 18 percent of Republican voters still undecided, the race for the 2028 GOP nomination remains wide open.
This survey, conducted between November 14-18 among 1,010 likely voters, reveals that both parties are facing crucial decisions about their future leadership. As the 2024 election results settle, the stage is being set for what could be a heated contest in 2028.