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Kamala Harris leads early 2028 Democratic field
The former vice president emerges as the early Democratic frontrunner despite having not formally declared.
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Malvika Choudhary - Tue, 28, Apr 2026
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Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrives during the National Action Network (NAN) National Convention in New York City, U.S., April 10, 2026. / REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the prospective 2028 Democratic presidential primary field with 50 percent support among Democrats, according to a recent poll.
The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll, conducted April 23–26 among 2,745 registered voters, places Gavin Newsom second at 22 percent, followed by Josh Shapiro at 9 percent, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 8 percent, and J. B. Pritzker at around 6 percent.
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Harris gained nine percentage points since March, widening her lead as the early frontrunner in a field where no major Democratic candidate has formally declared.
The polling lead comes as Harris has publicly signaled she is considering another White House bid. Speaking at a National Action Network event in April, she said she is “thinking about” running for president in 2028, her clearest indication yet of a potential campaign.
Harris, who served as vice president from 2021 to 2025 and was the Democratic nominee in 2024, has remained active nationally through public appearances and travel, keeping her visible within Democratic political circles.
Crosstab data shows Harris with strong support across key Democratic constituencies, including 71 percent among Black Democrats, 50 percent among Hispanic Democrats, and 50 percent among Asian Democrats. Among White Democrats, she leads with 41 percent, compared to Newsom’s 26 percent.
On the Republican side, Vice President J. D. Vance leads the potential 2028 primary field with 48 percent support, followed by Donald Trump Jr. at 18 percent, Marco Rubio at 16 percent, Ron DeSantis at 9 percent, and Tucker Carlson at 4 percent. Vance’s support increased by six points from the previous month, while Trump Jr. declined by two points.
The broader survey highlights a challenging political environment. Only 37 percent of voters say the country is on the right track, while economic concerns remain dominant, with inflation and cost of living ranking as the top issue facing the country . Just 34 percent say the U.S. economy is on the right track .
The poll, conducted online with a margin of error of ±1.87 percentage points, is part of a monthly national survey tracking political sentiment ahead of the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential cycle.
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