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JD Vance Leads 2028 GOP Field at 38% in New FT Poll
US Politics9 days ago
Democratic candidates maintain a 52% to 44% advantage on the 2026 generic congressional ballot in a survey conducted Oct. 3-6 by the Financial Times and Focal Data. The poll also reveals early preferences for the 2028 presidential nomination, with Republican JD Vance leading his party's field at 38% support, followed by Marco Rubio at 24%. On the Democratic side, Kamala Harris is the frontrunner with 30%, ahead of Gavin Newsom at 15%.
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