Ocasio-Cortez Leads New Hampshire 2028 Democratic Poll at 22%, Beating Buttigieg and Harris
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 22
Ocasio-Cortez Leads New Hampshire 2028 Democratic Poll at 22%, Beating Buttigieg and Harris
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 22
Summary
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drew 22% support among likely Democratic primary voters in a new University of New Hampshire poll, up 7 points since February and 1 point ahead of Pete Buttigieg.
Kamala Harris trailed badly at 5%—down from 10%—while Mark Kelly placed third at 9% and Gavin Newsom slipped to 8%, another sign of shifting strength in an early-voting state.
The survey suggests Ocasio-Cortez is consolidating the party's left flank: nearly half of socialists and one-third of progressives backed her, while liberals and moderates leaned toward Buttigieg.
Ocasio-Cortez has not committed to a 2028 White House bid or a possible Senate challenge to Chuck Schumer, even as her national tour fuels speculation about higher office.
New Hampshire's influence remains in flux because Democrats changed their 2024 nominating order, and the DNC is expected to unveil a new 2028 calendar this week.