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Vance's Lead Narrows as 2028 GOP Race Heats Up

11/28/2025

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Polls indicate Vice President JD Vance's chances of securing the Republican nomination for 2028 are diminishing.
In August, Vance led Donald Trump Jr. by 20 points, but by November the lead shrank to 10, with Vance at 34% and Trump Jr. at 24%.
Candidates typically announce their intentions after midterm elections, making the path clearer for Vance and other contenders.

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Polls indicate Vice President JD Vance's chances of securing the Republican nomination for 2028 are diminishing.
In August, Vance led Donald Trump Jr. by 20 points, but by November the lead shrank to 10, with Vance at 34% and Trump Jr. at 24%.
Candidates typically announce their intentions after midterm elections, making the path clearer for Vance and other contenders.