The latest poll conducted by The Western Journal offers a compelling glance into the current landscape of the Republican primary for 2028. Vice President J.D. Vance continues to lead the pack, albeit with a noticeable dip in support. This week, Vance secured 53.5 percent of the vote, down from a peak of 62.1 percent recorded last week. Despite this slight decline, Vance’s dominance remains strong among conservative voters.
In a distant second place is former President Donald Trump, garnering 13.1 percent of the votes. This represents a modest increase from the previous week’s 12.2 percent, demonstrating that even in a term-limited position, Trump still holds significant sway among his supporters. The consistent backing for both Vance and Trump underscores their strong connection with the Republican base.
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has made an impressive jump, rising to 10.1 percent this week from 7.3 percent. This shift indicates a growing appeal for Massie, signifying that conservative voters are eyeing alternatives within the party. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rebounded slightly, recording 7.9 percent compared to his lower figure of 6.6 percent last week. Such fluctuations suggest continued interest among voters in other potential leaders within the Republican ranks.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis saw a minor increase as well, moving from 5.0 percent to 5.2 percent. This uptick, although modest, reflects persistence in DeSantis’ support, likely influenced by his ongoing visibility and relevance in national discussions.
The “Other” category, which includes candidates polling under 2.0 percent, saw a notable rise to 10.2 percent from 6.8 percent. This resurgence may hint at conservative constituents being open to new faces in the GOP lineup, indicating a willingness to explore beyond the leading names.
Overall, even though Vance’s support has dipped, he still boasts a commanding lead of over 40 percentage points ahead of Trump. Together, Vance and Trump account for more than two-thirds of the current responses, illustrating a clear preference among conservatives for the candidates who were on the ballot last November.
The ongoing straw poll serves as an insightful barometer of the Republican Party’s priorities and sentiments as the 2028 election cycle unfolds. Through continued tracking, The Western Journal will shed light on the evolving dynamics of the party and its supporters’ preferences.
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