Former US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has emerged as the early frontrunner in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic presidential primary, according to a new Emerson College poll reported by The Hill. Buttigieg leads the field with 18% support, narrowly ahead of California Governor Gavin Newsom at 16%. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez follows with 11%, while Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and former Vice President Kamala Harris are tied at 10% each. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear trails with 9%, and a significant 18% of respondents remain undecided.
The poll highlights a highly competitive and unsettled race as Democrats look to rebuild after their 2024 election setback. Analysts say Buttigieg’s slight lead reflects growing visibility, though the field remains wide open with several major figures still weighing potential campaigns.
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