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2028 Election Poll: Trump’s Successors Gain Early Momentum

12/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A new poll shows half of Americans are already considering the 2028 presidential election.
U.S. President Donald Trump has three years left in his term.
Among Republicans, Vice President JD Vance leads with 11 percent.
Among Democrats, California Governor Gavin Newsom tops the list with 6 percent.
Nine percent of respondents desire a president who is compassionate and honest.

History

Historical Context

The 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, held on November 8, marked a pivotal moment in American politics as Donald Trump, a businessman and media personality, won the presidency with 304 electoral votes against Hillary Clinton's 227, despite her nearly 2.9 million popular vote lead. This election highlighted deep national divisions and set the stage for ongoing political discourse leading into the 2028 election.

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Story summary

A new poll shows half of Americans are already considering the 2028 presidential election.
U.S. President Donald Trump has three years left in his term.
Among Republicans, Vice President JD Vance leads with 11 percent.
Among Democrats, California Governor Gavin Newsom tops the list with 6 percent.
Nine percent of respondents desire a president who is compassionate and honest.

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