Pete Buttigieg leads Democrats in early presidential poll - LGBTQ Nation

Pete Buttigieg is the top choice among likely Democratic voters for a 2028 presidential nominee, receiving 18% support in an Emerson College Poll. Gavin Newsom follows with 16%, while Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez receives 11%. Josh Shapiro and Kamala Harris each receive 10%, and Andy Beshear receives 9%. Eighteen percent of respondents remain undecided. The poll surveyed 432 likely Democratic voters on May 24 and 25. No candidates have formally announced 2028 campaigns yet. Buttigieg has offered hints about another run, including a response to Rev. Al Sharpton about saving a seat for lunch in 2028. Buttigieg has also toured the country with town halls and local Democratic appearances, including early primary states like New Hampshire.

"In the results released earlier today, 18% of likely Democratic voters said they want Buttigieg to be the 2028 Democratic presidential nominee. California Gov. Gavin Newsom got support from 16% of respondents, followed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at 11%, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and former Vice President Kamala Harris at 10% each, and then Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear at 9%. Eighteen percent said they were undecided."

"The poll was conducted on May 24 and 25 with a sample of 432 likely Democratic voters. Since the 2026 midterms have not yet happened, it's unsurprising that none of these candidates has formally announced a 2028 campaign. Buttigieg has dropped a few hints that he is considering another run, eight years after his 2020 campaign made him the first out LGBTQ+ person to win a state primary."

"In April, Rev. Al Sharpton asked Buttigieg if he would be having lunch with him at Sylvia's in 2028. The primary candidates dining at the famed Harlem restaurant with Sharpton is a Democratic tradition. "You save me a seat. I'll be there," Buttigieg responded."

"Buttigieg has been touring the country, holding town hall events, speaking at local Democratic functions, and showing his support for candidates up for reelection this year. These appearances have notably included several early primary states, like New Hampshire, where Buttigieg appeared in February to support out Rep. Chris Pappas' (D-NH) Senate run, as well as Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-"

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