Jon Ossoff Polls at 13% in 2028 Democratic Survey as He Denies Presidential Bid
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Updated · USA TODAY · Aug 17
Jon Ossoff Polls at 13% in 2028 Democratic Survey as He Denies Presidential Bid
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Aug 17
Summary
Emerson College’s July 23 poll put Jon Ossoff at 13% for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, tied with undecided voters and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez despite his repeated insistence he is not running.
Pete Buttigieg led the Democratic field at 19%, followed by Gavin Newsom at 17%, while Ossoff ranked ahead of Kamala Harris at 8%, Andy Beshear at 7% and Josh Shapiro at 5%.
Ossoff has kept the focus on his 2026 Georgia reelection race, saying he has “zero interest” in a White House bid as he campaigns against Rep. Mike Collins and criticizes Trump over living costs, the Iran war and voting rights.
His profile has risen as campaign and hearing clips draw millions of TikTok views, while broader Emerson polling showed Democrats leading the 2026 congressional ballot 53% to 42% nationally.