2028 presidential election

JD Vance: 2028 polls

Pollsters include JD Vance in 2028 presidential polling as a potential candidate. Polls this far from an election measure name recognition and early impressions more than final outcomes; averages use the most recent poll from each pollster.

Republican primary

Primary average
39.4%
Leading the field · all Republican primary polls
PollsterDateJD VanceLeader
Harvard HarrisSep 28, 202639%JD Vance 39%
McLaughlin & Associates FSep 22, 202635%JD Vance 35%
Echelon InsightsSep 21, 202638%JD Vance 38%
Clarity Campaign LabsSep 16, 202635%JD Vance 35%
Big Data PollSep 15, 202638%JD Vance 38%
FocaldataSep 2, 202643%JD Vance 43%
Bowling Green State University/YouGovSep 1, 202644%JD Vance 44%
Quantus InsightsAug 28, 202641%JD Vance 41%
McLaughlin & Associates FAug 24, 202632%JD Vance 32%
Focal DataAug 11, 202642%JD Vance 42%
Emerson A+Jul 20, 202639%JD Vance 39%
Echelon InsightsJul 13, 202638%JD Vance 38%
Harvard HarrisJul 12, 202642%JD Vance 42%
Quantus InsightsJul 7, 202642%JD Vance 42%
Zogby DJul 4, 202651%JD Vance 51%

General-election matchups

Vance vs. NewsomVance +0.818 polls
Vance vs. HarrisHarris +5.78 polls
Vance vs. Ocasio-CortezVance +48 polls
Vance vs. ButtigiegButtigieg +53 polls
Vance vs. ShapiroVance +31 poll
Vance vs. SmithVance +21 poll
Vance vs. WhitmerVance +71 poll
Vance vs. OssoffOssoff +51 poll

More 2028 polls

2028 overview · every general-election matchup · Democratic primary · Republican primary

Frequently asked questions

Where does JD Vance stand in 2028 Republican primary polls?

JD Vance averages 39.4% in the 10 most recent national Republican primary polls, first in the field.

How does JD Vance do against Newsom in 2028 polls?

Vance +0.8 in the average of 5 recent polls (Vance 42.2%, Newsom 41.4%).

How does JD Vance do against Harris in 2028 polls?

Harris +5.7 in the average of 3 recent polls (Vance 42.3%, Harris 48%).

How does JD Vance do against Ocasio-Cortez in 2028 polls?

Vance +4 in the average of 3 recent polls (Vance 45.3%, Ocasio-Cortez 41.3%).

Is JD Vance running for president in 2028?

Pollsters include JD Vance in 2028 polling as a potential candidate. Inclusion in polls doesn't mean a campaign has been announced.

Updated 2026-10-04 · Polls compiled from Wikipedia's sourced poll tables (CC BY-SA 4.0); results belong to the pollsters. Grades: Crosstab Trust Index.