Kamala Harris Leads in 2028 Polling: What’s Next for Her Future?

A new survey from Emerson Polling in November shows that Kamala Harris, the U.S. Vice President, is the top choice for Democrats in the race for the 2028 Presidential election, with 37% support. California Governor Gavin Newsom is next with only 7%, while Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has about 4%.

For Republicans, Vice President-elect JD Vance is leading with 30%, followed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy, who each have more than 5%. The survey allowed people to write in their choices instead of using set options, which means names like Rep. Rashida Tlaib and former First Lady Michelle Obama were also mentioned.

Kamala Harris is thinking about her future and might consider running for governor in California or another Presidential bid. She has told her team that she plans to keep her options open and will decide on her next steps during the winter holidays. A former aide mentioned that Kamala Harris could use this time to travel and connect with supporters, while also strengthening her political ties.