Vance wins CPAC 2028 presidential straw poll, Rubio runner-up

Vance received 53% of the vote and Rubio received 35%.

Published: March 29, 2026 7:58am

Updated: March 29, 2026 8:01am

Vice President J.D. Vance won the CPAC 2028 presidential straw poll and Secretary of State Marco Rubio came in second.

Vance received 53% of the vote and Rubio received 35%.

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