You Vote: A NH poll of Dems for 2028 presidential nod is led by AOC. Who will get the nomination?

New Hampshire is one of the first states in the primary process and an early victory for the New York lawmaker could catapult her to success in the wider contest for the party nomination.

By Just the News staff

Published: July 24, 2026 8:03pm

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., currently stands at the top of the pack for the Democratic Party nomination in a key primary state, a recent survey has revealed.

Overall, AOC took 22% support in a recent Granite State poll. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg placed second with 21%, while Sen. Mark Kelly, R-Ariz., took 9% and Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., took 8%. Next were Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., with 6% and Kamala Harris with 5%.

New Hampshire is one of the first states in the primary process and an early victory for the New York lawmaker could catapult her to success in the wider contest for the party nomination.