JD Vance Wins CPAC 2028 Straw Poll, Marco Rubio Emerges Second, Signaling Conservative Base Shift
Published on March 29, 2026.
Vice President JD Vance won the Conservative Political Action Conference's 2028 presidential straw poll, beating Secretary of State Marco Rubio who came in second place. Over 1,600 attendees voted in the informal straw poll. Vance received 53% of the vote, followed by Rubio with 35%. No other contender exceeded 2%. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) and Donald Trump Jr. were tied for third with 2% each. Attendees praised Vance's connection to the MAGA movement and his public faith in Christianity. The win signals a shift in the conservative base, with some suggesting a Vance-Rubio ticket would appeal.
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