Vice President JD Vance tops CPAC’s straw poll to be US president in 2028

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 29, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Vice President JD Vance tops CPAC’s straw poll to be US president in 2028

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Vice President JD Vance topped the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) straw poll for potential 2028 presidential candidates, securing 53% of the vote. The annual CPAC poll, held at the conference over four days, surveys attendees on their preferred Republican nominee. While not always accurate, the poll serves as an early indicator of potential contenders. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made significant gains, receiving 35% of the vote, a notable increase from his previous ranking. The conference, known for attracting right-leaning individuals, featured speakers such as Senator Ted Cruz and Reza Pahlavi. Nearly 1,600 attendees participated in the straw poll.

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Marco Rubio notched 35 percent of the vote in the CPAC straw poll.

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JD Vance topped CPAC’s straw poll to be US president in 2028 with 53% of the vote.

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Attendance at CPAC tends to skew away from the political centre and farther to the right.

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CPAC is one of the biggest right-wing gatherings in the country.

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The poll is a bellwether – albeit, not necessarily an accurate one – for who might ultimately become the Republican nominee.

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