General election matchup

JD Vance vs Kamala Harris: 2028

JD Vance (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 (TPSI, May 21, 2026) had Kamala Harris ahead 47% to 39%. This far out, such numbers track name recognition more than the eventual result - the full polling table and comparison are below.

JD Vance headshotJD Vance
Vice President of the United States
RepublicanLikely to run
20%Win-presidency snapshot
Age (2026)
41
Home state
Ohio
Age in 2029
44
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

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

Yes, Harris vs Vance 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 datesSampleVanceHarrisUndecided
TPSIMay 21, 2026893 (LV)39%47%14%
ZogbyJanuary 1-7, 2026891 (LV)42.1%48.5%9.4%
Morning ConsultNovember 14-16, 20252,201 (RV)42%43%15%
Overton InsightsJune 23-26, 20251,200 (RV)42%45%12%

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.

20%
JD Vance - 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.

JD Vance: where things stand

The sitting vice president and presumed Republican frontrunner. He has acknowledged he is considering 2028 and made an early-state trip to Iowa in 2026.

Standing: The clear early Republican frontrunner, at or near the top of every 2028 GOP primary poll in mid-2026.

Full JD Vance 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

JD Vance vs Kamala Harris: FAQ

Who would win, JD Vance 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 (TPSI, May 21, 2026) had Kamala Harris ahead 47% to 39%. JD Vance is currently rated "Likely to run" and Kamala Harris "Likely to run" to run.
Are there JD Vance vs Kamala Harris 2028 polls?
Yes - early hypothetical ones. The most recent is TPSI (May 21, 2026, 893 (LV)): JD Vance 39%, Kamala Harris 47%, 14% 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 JD Vance and Kamala Harris running for president in 2028?
As of July 2026 neither has formally declared. JD Vance: Clear polling frontrunner; Trump's political heir. Kamala Harris: Publicly says she is considering another run; leads recent primary polls.
Is this a Democrat vs Republican matchup?
Yes. JD Vance 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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