2028 US Race: Rubio and Vance Rival for Republicans, Ossoff and Buttigieg Lead Democrats
A Reuters/Ipsos poll highlights potential 2028 US presidential contenders, showing Marco Rubio and JD Vance leading Republicans, while Jon Ossoff and Pete Buttigieg outpace Kamala Harris among Democrats.
Although the United States presidential election is still scheduled for 2028, potential contenders within both major parties are already emerging. A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Thursday indicates favorable ratings for Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance among Republicans, while former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia lead the Democratic field ahead of Kamala Harris.
Republican Prospects: Rubio, Vance, and the Trump Shadow
Among Republican voters, 45% view Marco Rubio as an excellent presidential candidate, compared to 43% for JD Vance. The two-percentage-point difference falls within the poll's margin of error, which stands at five percentage points among voters of each party. Rubio is one of two senior administration officials whose names frequently surface in discussions regarding Trump's potential successors. According to Reuters, Rubio has been absent from many of the peace talks with Iran, which have thus far yielded no tangible results.
Democratic Outlook: Ossoff and Buttigieg Outpace Harris
On the Democratic side, former Vice President Kamala Harris does not currently hold the highest rating among party members. Instead, she trails former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia. Ossoff, 39, has drawn significant attention in recent months for his sharp criticism of Donald Trump, whom he characterized as corrupt and unfit for office. Meanwhile, Buttigieg, who previously ran for the presidency in 2020, remains widely recognized among Democratic voters, securing an excellent rating from 29% of respondents.
