Vance in runaway lead for 2028 GOP nomination

Published December 2, 2025 11:43am ET



Vice President JD Vance dominates the early race to be the 2028 Republican presidential nominee, another sign that his boss, President Donald Trump, continues to influence the GOP base greatly.

With strong support from Republican women and Hispanic voters, Vance’s lead is nearly double the support for his likely competition in what could be a crowded race.

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