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Speculation about the 2028 U.S. presidential race is beginning to take shape, with early polling offering a glimpse into how voters might line up in a post-Trump political landscape. One recent survey suggests a tight and potentially generational contest.
The findings point to growing interest in figures who have built national profiles well before formally declaring any presidential ambitions.
According to WP Wiadomości, Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez holds a narrow lead over Vice President J.D. Vance in a new poll testing a hypothetical 2028 matchup.
The Argument/Verasight survey showed Ocasio-Cortez with 51 percent support, compared with 49 percent for Vance.
The poll was conducted between December 5 and 11.
Emerging contenders
Ocasio-Cortez, a New York congresswoman, is increasingly being discussed as a potential Democratic nominee in 2028. As reported by The Hill, the new poll places her slightly ahead of Vance, one of the Republican Party’s most prominent national figures.
Both politicians are widely viewed as influential voices within their respective parties. Their relatively young age, high media visibility and rapid rise have positioned them as symbols of a new political generation.
Their names have repeatedly surfaced in discussions about the first presidential election cycle following Donald Trump’s dominance of Republican politics.
Youth advantage
Ocasio-Cortez has shown particular strength among younger voters. According to The Hill, she has led successive surveys measuring support among younger Democrats ahead of the next presidential race.
The Yale Youth Poll found that she held a double-digit advantage over other prominent Democrats, including Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom. The results underscored her appeal to millennials and Gen Z voters, a demographic expected to play a growing role in future elections.
This generational support has fueled broader speculation about her long-term national prospects.
Poll details
The Argument/Verasight poll surveyed 1,521 registered voters nationwide. It carries a margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.
While the results are only an early snapshot, they highlight how closely matched potential contenders could be as attention slowly turns toward 2028.
Sources: WP Wiadomości, The Hill
