Harris leads 2028 Democratic front‑runners poll by 15 points
In a new Financial Times/Focaldata survey, former Vice President Kamala Harris tops potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates with 30% support, double that of Governor Gavin Newsom.
Key points
- Harris received 30% support, 15% for Newsom
- Buttigieg and Ocasio‑Cortez each got 9%
- Ossoff had 8%
- Survey surveyed 2,553 U.S. adults between Oct. 2‑5
- Poll released less than three weeks before the November midterm elections
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has opened up a 15‑point lead over California Governor Gavin Newsom in a new poll of potential Democratic presidential candidates for 2028.
The Financial Times/Focaldata survey, released on October 11, found that 30 percent of respondents considering the Democratic presidential nomination supported Harris, compared with 15 percent for Newsom.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez each received 9 percent support, while Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff followed with 8 percent.
Focaldata said its latest survey was conducted between October 2 and October 5 among 2,553 U.S. adults.
The poll was released less than three weeks before the November midterm elections and amid speculation about the Democratic Party’s leadership after President Donald Trump’s second term.
Your questions, answered
Who is leading the 2028 Democratic presidential race according to the latest poll?
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is leading with 30% support.
What percentage of respondents supported Governor Gavin Newsom?
15% of respondents supported Newsom.
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