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Vance Leads Newsom in 2028 Presidential Race Poll

4/10/2026

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  • Vice President JD Vance leads California Governor Gavin Newsom in a potential 2028 presidential race, with Vance at 36% and Newsom at 33%.
  • The UMass Lowell/YouGov poll was conducted March 26–30, 2026, surveying 1,000 adults with a 4.05% margin of error.
  • Neither candidate has officially announced a candidacy but has indicated interest.
  • Other notable figures in the Democratic field include Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
  • Potential candidates often declare their intentions after the midterm elections.