CNN Poll Identifies Early 2028 Presidential Frontrunners

A CNN poll conducted by SSRS indicates early voter preferences for the 2028 U.S. presidential election, though 64% of Americans are currently taking a wait-and-see approach. No major candidates have officially declared their campaigns, but the data reveals clear frontrunners within both major parties.

Among Republicans, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are the most supported, each drawing 41% excitement from GOP-aligned voters. While Vance is widely viewed as the heir apparent to Donald Trump, the former president stated in a CBS News interview that he might not endorse any candidate in the upcoming primary.

On the Democratic side, Kamala Harris holds the highest overall consideration rate at 51%. Other candidates generating significant excitement among Democrats include Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pete Buttigieg.