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Emerson Poll Shows Buttigieg Leads Vance in 2028

8/21/2026

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  • Pete Buttigieg leads early 2028 Democratic primary 49% vs JD Vance 44%.
  • Former Governor Gavin Newsom trails JD Vance by five points, 49% to 44%.
  • Kamala Harris leads JD Vance 49% to 45% in the same Emerson College poll.
  • Jon Ossoff beats Rep. Mike Collins 50% to 43% in a Georgia Senate poll.
  • Emerson College surveyed 1,000 likely voters Aug. 16-17 with a ±3% margin of error.