Kamala Harris continues to be the top choice among Democratic voters in the run-up to the 2028 presidential election, as indicated by a recent national poll.
According to the latest Center Square Voter Voice Poll, Harris garners support from 27% of Democratic voters, which is nearly double that of her closest competitor, California Governor Gavin Newsom, who sits at 14%.
While she holds a significant lead, there are hints that her support within the party may be starting to wane.
In the most recent survey, Harris’s approval rating dipped from 33% in October and 31% in March to 27%. Newsom also saw a decline, going from 21% last fall to 14% now.
This polling data reveals a shifting landscape within the Democratic field, with a few other notable candidates beginning to gain traction as the 2028 election comes into focus.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg achieved the largest increase among listed candidates, now reaching 11% support, which marks his first time in double digits—up 4 points from the last poll.
Additionally, New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rebounded with 8% support, having previously experienced a downturn.
Despite these shifts, a notable chunk of Democratic voters remains uncertain. About 17% of respondents indicated they have yet to decide whom to support in the 2028 primary, which underlines the unpredictability of an election that’s still over two years away.
Harris is particularly popular among younger voters and Black voters, with nearly half (about 49%) of Black respondents and 48% of those aged 18 to 29 expressing their support.
Interestingly, among voters lacking a college degree, Harris led with 35% backing. She also claimed 17% support from white voters, closely followed by Newsom at 16% and Buttigieg at 15%.
However, she wasn’t the frontrunner for every demographic. Among voters aged 65 and older, Newsom held a significant advantage with 23% support, while Harris only garnered 11%. For those with graduate degrees, Newsom narrowly surpassed Harris, 19% to 18%.
This survey, carried out nationally by Noble Predictive Insights, was conducted from June 4 to June 6 and included 1,224 registered Democrats and left-leaning independents.
In contrast, another poll from earlier in the year portrayed a less favorable outlook for both Harris and Newsom. Emerson College’s late May survey revealed neither was able to secure more than 20% support in a competitive field, with Harris plummeting to 10%, down three points since February, while Newsom dipped to 16%.
Additionally, the poll demonstrated emerging support for other Democrats, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro at 10% and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear at 9%.
On the Republican side, Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared to be competing closely with Vice President J.D. Vance for the party’s nomination.
Despite the drop in approval ratings, the Center Square poll indicates that Harris still holds a substantial lead among Democratic voters.
Other candidates within the survey lagged far behind her. Mark Kelly and Shapiro together accounted for 9%, while names like J.B. Pritzker, Wes Moore, Cory Booker, Amy Klobuchar, Chris Murphy, and California Representative Ro Khanna received even lower approval ratings.
