Vice President J.D. Vance has emerged as the early frontrunner for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, according to multiple polls conducted by Rasmussen Reports. Among all likely GOP primary voters, Vance leads with 35% support, significantly ahead of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who each hold 10%. Among Republican voters specifically, Vance's support rises to 53%, while DeSantis and Rubio remain tied at 11% each. Other candidates such as Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Senator Tim Scott received smaller shares of the vote. Analysts note that Vance's polling surpasses former President Donald Trump's early 2024 primary matchup numbers against DeSantis. Vance's political background includes receiving $15 million from Peter Thiel for his 2022 Senate campaign and previous work at Thiel's Mithril Capital. Despite his lead, some commentators question Vance's potential as a nominee. The polling data underscores Vance's current dominance in the GOP field as the party looks ahead to the 2028 election cycle.