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The poll also tested the popularity of several other prominent Democrats, though none could match Harris’ commanding lead. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), who has long been a lightning rod for the party’s progressive base, earned 4% support in the poll. Trailing her in the rankings were Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer with 3%, and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, each receiving just 2%.
Former 2020 Democratic primary contender Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) also struggled to make much of a mark in the poll, securing only 2% of Democratic support. Similarly, Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Maryland Governor Wes Moore garnered only 1% each.
In total, 16% of the respondents remained undecided, while 1% favored an alternative candidate, signaling potential volatility in the race moving forward.
The poll’s results come as Harris is already facing scrutiny over her performance as Vice President. In the 2020 presidential race, Harris was part of a Democratic ticket that lost the popular vote to President Donald Trump. Despite her high-profile role, Harris has not been able to unify the party in a way that would guarantee her a smooth path to the nomination in 2028.
As the 2028 race begins to take shape, the Vice President’s polling numbers suggest that while she remains the frontrunner among Democrats, her position is far from secure. With a wide array of alternative candidates and the possibility of more entering the race, the political landscape for Harris remains uncertain.
The poll also covered Republican preferences for 2028, revealing that voters in the GOP are more united behind a potential nominee. Representative J.D. Vance (R-OH) led the field with 37% support, a commanding lead over former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who both secured 9%.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis earned 8% of Republican support, while Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio both attracted 5% backing. A notable 18% of Republicans were still undecided about their choice, while 3% sought a different candidate.
The Puck News/Echelon Insights poll surveyed 1,010 likely voters from November 14-18, 2024, with a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points. Given the diverse and often polarized nature of American politics, these results reflect the complexities and shifting allegiances of the electorate as the country heads toward another major election cycle.
The findings point to a Democratic field that is far from settled, with Harris holding the lead but with many potential challengers lurking just behind her. Democrats will likely need to overcome internal divisions and galvanize their base if they hope to retain the White House in 2028.
