Early 2028 Poll Shows Top Contenders

A recent Reuters and Ipsos poll reveals that JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Jon Ossoff, and Pete Buttigieg are leading early public preference for the 2028 White House race. Voters across both parties are weighing established names and moderate voices as potential candidates emerge years ahead of the election.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance President and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend U.S. President Donald Trump's address to the nation about election security, at the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 16, 2026. SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Four prospective contenders have emerged as early frontrunners for the 2028 White House race across the United States, led by Republicans JD Vance and Marco Rubio alongside Democrats Jon Ossoff and Pete Buttigieg, according to a poll released Tuesday. The Reuters/Ipsos survey of 1,705 adults captures shifting political dynamics more than a year before nominating contests begin. Early name recognition offers candidates a financial advantage, though the wide-open field leaves ample room for voter sentiment to shift.