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Grapevine Today
By the People, for the People
VP Vance Wins CPAC 2028 Straw Poll
Conservative activists see Vance as top GOP contender for next presidential race.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:38pm
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The CPAC straw poll result suggests Vice President Vance is poised to play a pivotal role in the future of the Republican Party.Grapevine TodayVice President J.D. Vance emerged as the top choice for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination in a straw poll conducted at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas on Saturday.
Why it matters
As a rising star in the Republican Party, Vance's strong performance in the CPAC straw poll signals that he is viewed by many conservative activists as a frontrunner for the next GOP presidential nomination, despite not having officially declared a campaign.
The details
The straw poll, which surveyed CPAC attendees on their preferences for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, saw Vance receive 43% of the vote, far outpacing other potential contenders. This result underscores Vance's growing influence within the conservative movement and suggests he could be a formidable candidate in a future GOP primary.
- The CPAC straw poll was conducted on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
The players
J.D. Vance
The current Vice President of the United States and a rising star in the Republican Party.
What they’re saying
“Vice President Vance's strong showing in the CPAC straw poll is a clear indication that he has emerged as a top contender for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.”
— Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Former White House Press Secretary
What’s next
Vance has not yet officially declared his candidacy for the 2028 presidential election, but his victory in the CPAC straw poll is likely to fuel speculation about his political ambitions and prompt further discussion of a potential run.
The takeaway
The CPAC straw poll result suggests that Vice President Vance has emerged as a leading contender for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, underscoring his growing influence within the conservative movement and his potential to shape the future of the GOP.
