JD Vance's 2028 GOP nomination frontrunner status

Vice President JD Vance maintains a significant lead over Secretary of State Marco Rubio in early 2028 Republican presidential nomination polling, though Rubio has narrowed the gap in recent surveys. The storyline tracks Vance's position as Trump's apparent heir while monitoring competitive dynamics within the GOP field.

This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 12 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.