Ossoff Leads Non-Scientific 2028 Democratic Straw Poll, Harris 16th

Sen. Jon Ossoff led a non-scientific straw poll of potential Democratic presidential candidates at the Crooked Con convention, receiving about 38% of the 990 votes cast. Former Vice President Kamala Harris received six votes, about 0.6%, placing her 16th, while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez finished second with about 17%. The results reflect the views of convention attendees, not a representative measure of Democratic voters or a forecast of the 2028 nomination.

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg received about 14%, placing third. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro each received about 4%. Sen. Mark Kelly, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and California Gov. Gavin Newsom were among those with support in the low single digits. The reported totals put Harris and Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who also received six votes, in a tie for 16th.

Harris has separately said she has not decided whether to seek the Democratic nomination in 2028. In an appearance on the Clock It podcast after the 2026 midterm elections, she said, “I will keep you posted. I have not made a decision yet.” She gave no timeline for deciding.