Former Vice President Kamala Harris appears to be the leading contender for the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nomination, according to a new poll.
A survey from Morning Consult found that Harris, the failed 2024 Democratic nominee, has the support of 36 percent of Democratic voters and Democratic-leaning independents eligible to vote in the 2028 primary. Harris holds a significant lead over former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who came in second with 10 percent. Buttigieg recently announced he would not be running for statewide office in Michigan in 2028.
No other potential candidates reached double-digit support. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom each garnered 5 percent. Businessman and “Shark Tank” star Mark Cuban, along with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, received 4 percent.