According to the latest Voters’ Voice Poll published by The Center Square, Vice President JD Vance has solidified his position as the early favorite for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. The survey, which reached 952 Republicans and 225 right-leaning independents, shows Vance leading with 36% of the vote. This figure represents a landslide compared to Donald Trump Jr.,
who maintains second place with 19% support. However, both frontrunners saw a slight decrease in their numbers since October, with Vance dropping among independents from 41% to 33%. The most notable upward trend in the survey belongs to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has gained significant ground in recent months. Rubio’s support among Republicans jumped from 4% to 9% overall, positioning him as a formidable third-place contender. His appeal is particularly striking among independent voters, where he now leads Trump Jr. with 15% support compared to the latter’s 8%. This shift suggests a growing appetite for Rubio’s profile as the 2028 primary field begins to take shape. The poll also highlights changing demographic dynamics, particularly regarding JD Vance‘s base. While he was previously more popular with women, the latest data shows Vance now sees higher favorability among men, with 39% support compared to 33% from female respondents. With 14% of the electorate still undecided, the early GOP landscape is characterized by Vance‘s current dominance and Rubio‘s emerging momentum.
