General election matchup

Marco Rubio vs Kamala Harris: 2028

Marco Rubio (Republican) and Kamala Harris (Democratic) are two of the most-discussed names for 2028. No nominee has been chosen, but pollsters have started testing this exact pairing: the most recent published survey (Morning Consult, November 14-16, 2025) had Kamala Harris ahead 42% to 40%. This far out, such numbers track name recognition more than the eventual result - the full polling table and comparison are below.

Marco Rubio headshotMarco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
RepublicanLikely to run
14%Win-presidency snapshot
Age (2026)
55
Home state
Florida
Age in 2029
57
VS
Kamala Harris headshotKamala Harris
Former Vice President
DemocraticLikely to run
5%Win-presidency snapshot
Age (2026)
61
Home state
California
Age in 2029
64

Percentages are a snapshot of the Polymarket 2028 presidential winner market (June 2026). They move constantly and mostly track name recognition this far out - they are not forecasts.

Polls and odds

Rubio vs Harris 2028 polls: every published head-to-head

Yes, Harris vs Rubio 2028 polls exist - early ones. No party has chosen a nominee, so every survey below is a hypothetical that mostly measures name recognition this far out. It is real, published polling all the same. Newest first, each row verbatim from the pollster's release:

PollsterField datesSampleRubioHarrisUndecided
Morning ConsultNovember 14-16, 20252,201 (RV)40%42%18%

Sources: each pollster's published release, collected via the general-election polling tables of Wikipedia's 2028 United States presidential election article. Verified July 2, 2026.

Alongside the surveys, the continuously updated signal is the prediction market. Below is each candidate's share of the Polymarket 2028 presidential-winner market - a June 2026 snapshot that, this early, also tracks name recognition more than the eventual outcome.

14%
Marco Rubio - chance to win the presidency
5%
Kamala Harris - chance to win the presidency

See the full live board on the 2028 election odds page and aggregated survey averages on the 2028 polls page. These percentages are not forecasts and move constantly.

Marco Rubio: where things stand

Former 2016 candidate now serving as Secretary of State. Named by President Trump as a possible successor and widely seen as the main alternative to Vance.

Standing: Consistently second to JD Vance in 2028 Republican primary polls and the main alternative to him; one May 2026 Emerson survey showed them within a point, but most polls give Vance a double-digit lead.

Full Marco Rubio 2028 profile

Kamala Harris: where things stand

The 2024 Democratic nominee retains a national base. She passed on the 2026 California governor race, keeping a 2028 run open, and says she is thinking about it.

Standing: Has led most recent national 2028 Democratic primary polls (from the high 20s to the mid 40s since spring 2026), though only mid-single digits in betting markets.

Full Kamala Harris 2028 profile

Quick answers

Marco Rubio vs Kamala Harris: FAQ

Who would win, Marco Rubio or Kamala Harris, in 2028?
It is too early to know - no 2028 nominee has been chosen, and polls this far out mostly track name recognition. For what it is worth, the most recent published survey of this pairing (Morning Consult, November 14-16, 2025) had Kamala Harris ahead 42% to 40%. Marco Rubio is currently rated "Likely to run" and Kamala Harris "Likely to run" to run.
Are there Marco Rubio vs Kamala Harris 2028 polls?
Yes - early hypothetical ones. The most recent is Morning Consult (November 14-16, 2025, 2,201 (RV)): Marco Rubio 40%, Kamala Harris 42%, 18% undecided. Because no nominee has been chosen, surveys this far out mostly measure name recognition, not the eventual result. Every published head-to-head for this pairing is in the table on this page.
Are Marco Rubio and Kamala Harris running for president in 2028?
As of July 2026 neither has formally declared. Marco Rubio: Named by Trump as a potential successor. Kamala Harris: Publicly says she is considering another run; leads recent primary polls.
Is this a Democrat vs Republican matchup?
Yes. Marco Rubio is a Republican and Kamala Harris is a Democrat, so this would be a general-election style matchup if both won their party's nomination.
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