CNN Poll: Harris, Ocasio-Cortez, Buttigieg Top List of Excited Democratic Supporters for 2028
A CNN poll indicates that Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Pete Buttigieg are the three Democratic candidates that Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents are most excited to support for the 2028 presidential election.
Butte Bozeman, MT, November 11, 2026 —
A recent poll conducted by CNN suggests that Vice President Kamala Harris, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are generating the most enthusiasm among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents when considering potential candidates for the 2028 presidential election.
The survey, which aimed to gauge excitement levels for potential contenders, identified these three figures as leading the field. The findings highlight a notable level of engagement from within the Democratic base for these specific individuals ahead of the next presidential election cycle.
Details regarding the methodology of the CNN poll, including the specific sample size, margin of error, and the exact dates of data collection, were not provided in the trend summary. The summary also did not specify the order of excitement among the three candidates or the percentage of respondents favoring each.
Kamala Harris, as the current Vice President, has a prominent national profile. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive congresswoman from New York, has a significant following among younger Democrats and has become a prominent voice in policy debates. Pete Buttigieg, who previously served as the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and ran for president in 2020, holds a cabinet position in the current administration.
The poll focused on Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, a demographic crucial for success in presidential elections. The identification of these three candidates indicates a particular segment of the party’s energy and focus as it looks toward future electoral contests. Further analysis of voter sentiment and potential candidate fields for 2028 is expected to evolve as the political landscape shifts.
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