Early 2028 presidential polling shows Democratic and Republican candidate trends

Early speculative polling regarding the 2028 presidential election shows varying results for potential Democratic and Republican candidates.

According to Emerson College polling, Gavin Newsom leads JD Vance in a hypothetical general election matchup with 49 percent to 44 percent. In other scenarios, Rubio performs competitively against Newsom and Vance. On the Democratic side, Ossoff and Buttigieg appear as notable second-tier contenders, while Harris shows strength in some matchups, such as a 49 percent to 45 percent lead over Vance.

Separate polling from Rasmussen indicates Kamala Harris holds a significant lead in the Democratic presidential nomination contest with 37 percent of respondents. Gavin Newsom follows at 14 percent, with Pete Buttigieg at 10 percent and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 9 percent. Harris's share in the Rasmussen poll reportedly increased from 34 percent in May.