Polling

VP Vance wins CPAC straw poll for 2028 GOP presidential nod

Source: The Hill March 28, 2026 at 6:17 PM (2 weeks ago) Texas Senate Race

Vice President JD Vance dominated a CPAC straw poll for the 2028 GOP presidential nomination, capturing approximately 53 percent support from attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Texas. The result positions Vance as the clear frontrunner among Republican primary voters ahead of the next presidential cycle.

Key Points

  • Vance secured 53% support in the CPAC presidential preference poll
  • The poll was conducted at CPAC's annual gathering in Grapevine, Texas
  • Result establishes Vance as the leading Republican candidate for 2028