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Vance Leads Newsom in Close 2028 Polling Clash
10/20/2025
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Story summary
- Emerson College's poll for a hypothetical 2028 presidential race, conducted with 1,000 registered voters, shows Vice President JD Vance at 46% and California Governor Gavin Newsom at 45%.
- The margin narrows compared with earlier polls.
- Both candidates have not officially announced their intentions but are speculated to run.
- The November 2026 midterm elections may influence future announcements.
