Marco Rubio and JD Vance are emerging as two of the leading figures in the Republican Party for the 2028 presidential election, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll that reveals the support they receive among Republican voters.
The survey indicates that 45 percent of Republicans consider
Secretary of State Marco Rubio to be an "excellent" presidential
candidate for the upcoming election, while 43 percent express the same opinion
about Vice President JD Vance.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also appears among the
Republican figures being considered for the race, with 32 percent of those
surveyed rating him as an excellent option.
The results reflect the anticipated interest within the
Republican electorate in potential figures who could lead the party's
presidential ticket once Donald Trump's current term ends. The poll also
reveals that Republicans remain divided on the profile their next candidate
should have: some prefer a figure who will continue Trump's political style,
while others believe a different approach is necessary.
In the Democratic Party, Jon Ossoff and Pete Buttigieg lead
the initial preferences, with 29 percent of their voters believing each would
be an excellent presidential candidate.
Reuters/Ipsos conducted the poll among 1,705 U.S. adults,
including approximately 500 registered voters from each party. The margin of
error for both Republican and Democratic voters is five percentage points.
However, none of the politicians mentioned have formally
announced a candidacy for 2028, and the primary elections are still more than a
year away. Therefore, the results represent an initial gauge of party support
and not a prediction of who will secure the presidential nomination.