Pete Buttigieg has emerged as a frontrunner in the early contest for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, leading with 16 percent support among likely primary voters. Kamala Harris follows with 13 percent, while Gavin Newsom garners 12 percent. Other candidates like Josh Shapiro and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have 7 percent each. Buttigieg's rise marks a significant shift from November's polling, where Harris led with 37 percent. His dual strengths in policy and cultural engagement position him well for a diverse electorate, particularly among younger voters.
Buttigieg's emergence reflects not just his credentials as a cabinet official and former presidential candidate, but also his ability to bridge policy expertise and cultural fluency—a combination increasingly vital in a fragmented political landscape.
Nearly one in four Democratic voters, 23 percent, remain undecided, indicating a competitive and evolving primary landscape as candidates vie for the nomination.
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