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The 2028 presidential race may feel far off, but early polls are already taking shape.
A new University of New Hampshire poll shows former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg leading the Democratic field with 19% support, followed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom (15%) and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (14%). Former Vice President and 2024 nominee Kamala Harris trails at 11%. On the Republican side, Vice President JD Vance holds a strong lead at 51%, with Nikki Haley (9%) and Tulsi Gabbard (8%) rounding out the top contenders.
This week, we asked readers: If you had to vote today, who would you pick for president in 2028? Here’s what they had to say…
“Bernie Sanders.” — Sean Kerwin
“J.D. Vance.” — Scott Black
“Pete Buttigieg! No really means new opportunities. Always be positive!” — Cherie Corbett
“I would pick Gavin Newsom. He is young and he is smart. I believe he cares about the nation and its people. And doesn’t seem to take crump from other politicians.” — Deborah Manning
“Corey Booker” — Robin Thomas
“Definitely Pete B.” — Margaret Prolman
“Anyone who is not a Republican.” — Joyce Hurd
“Mark Kelly has the internal discipline and the courage to lead this country where it needs to go.” — George C. Bradley
“Josh Shapiro.” — Tom Chew
“Marco Rubio.” — Joe Vogelsang
“I think that both Pete Buttigieg and Gavin Newsom are both very worthy candidates, being intelligent, well spoken and well informed. However, I think that some people (not me!) would be biased because of Pete being gay. So I feel that Gavin Newsom would have a better chance at winning.” — Lynda Williams
