Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., emerges as the clear favorite among young Democrat voters in a new Yale Youth Poll, underscoring a growing generational split within the party as Democrats search for a viable 2028 presidential standard-bearer.
The survey, released Monday, shows Ocasio-Cortez holding a double-digit lead over former Vice President Kamala Harris, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and other potential candidates among Democrats under 35.
Among voters ages 18 to 22, 30% say they would support Ocasio-Cortez if the Democratic primary were held today, while 20% back Harris and 12% favor Newsom.
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