Emerson College poll shows Buttigieg leading 2028 Democratic presidential field.
An Emerson College poll released Thursday found former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg leading the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination field with 18% support among likely primary voters. Gavin Newsom placed second at 16%, followed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 11%, with Josh Shapiro and Kamala Harris each at 10%.
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Coverage expands to include Buttigieg and Newsom as Democratic frontrunners, while outlets diverge between early polling snapshots and Republican momentum narratives in 2028 race-building.
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