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VP JD Vance Leads 2028 CPAC Nomination Polling at 53%

3/30/2026

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Vance Leads CPAC Nomination

U.S. Vice President JD Vance emerged as CPAC's top 2028 nomination pick with 53%.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio finished second with 35%, citing foreign policy work with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump Jr. each earned 2%.
The CPAC conference in Grapevine, Texas departed from its Washington, DC venue.
CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp urged future candidates to engage with grassroots activists.

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Trump Receives CPAC Endorsement

U.S. President Donald Trump receives CPAC support, with 96% of more than 1,600 attendees approving of his presidency and 94% naming him the best president in my lifetime.
The CPAC survey shows 91% back tariffs to boost American workers, 89% approve military action in Iran, and 92% support the arrest of Nicolás Maduro.
Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson received 92% and 84% approval ratings, respectively.

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Vance Leads CPAC Nomination

U.S. Vice President JD Vance emerged as CPAC's top 2028 nomination pick with 53%.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio finished second with 35%, citing foreign policy work with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump Jr. each earned 2%.
The CPAC conference in Grapevine, Texas departed from its Washington, DC venue.
CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp urged future candidates to engage with grassroots activists.

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