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Buttigieg Leads 2028 Democratic Polls Amid Controversy

2/20/2026

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Peter Paul Buttigieg, former United States Transportation Secretary, leads a New Hampshire poll of 2028 Democratic presidential candidates with 20% support.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez each have 15%.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator Mark Kelly each have 10%.
Buttigieg campaigns in New Hampshire and visits Nevada, Ohio, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces criticism for Munich Security Conference comments on Taiwan.

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Peter Paul Buttigieg, former United States Transportation Secretary, leads a New Hampshire poll of 2028 Democratic presidential candidates with 20% support.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez each have 15%.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator Mark Kelly each have 10%.
Buttigieg campaigns in New Hampshire and visits Nevada, Ohio, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces criticism for Munich Security Conference comments on Taiwan.