JD Vance Gets 2028 Polling Boost With Republican Voters
Vice President JD Vance leads early 2028 Republican primary polling with 37 percent support among GOP voters, according to a late April national survey. He also holds the highest favorability rating in the field, with 71 percent of Republican respondents viewing him positively. While early polls are not predictive, Vance's strong name recognition and favorable image suggest he is gaining significant traction within the party.
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By Sam StevensonAssociate News EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Vice President JD Vance leads the early 2028 Republican primary field with 37 percent support in a new national poll of GOP voters and leaners conducted in late April.The results, which come from Verasight’s 2026 Variety Survey, suggest Vance has consolidated support inside the party more than a year after entering national office.Other potential contenders remain fragmented, leaving no clear alternative challenger at this stage.The survey also found Vance with the strongest favorability profile in the field, with more than seven in ten Republican voters viewing him positively.Newsweek has…
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