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New Hampshire presidential poll puts Ocasio-Cortez ahead of Buttigieg among 2028 hopefuls
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Scripps News Group , KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 23, 2026
· 2 min read
An early look at potential Democratic presidential candidates shows U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading the field in New Hampshire. A new University of New Hampshire poll found 22% of voters in the state said they would support Ocasio-Cortez. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg ...
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Key takeaway A new University of New Hampshire poll found 22% of voters in the state said they would support Ocasio-Cortez.
Why this matters in The Waco
The shifting landscape of the 2028 Democratic presidential field has implications for McLennan County voters, who will be watching to see how the national conversation plays out in Texas. As the New Hampshire poll shows U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading the field, local Democrats may be weighing their own preferences and considering which candidates to support. The University of New Hampshire poll's findings on favorability ratings, with Ocasio-Cortez and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg near the top, may also influence how local voters think about the candidates. In Waco, where city government and community events often intersect with state and national politics, the 2028 presidential election is likely to be a topic of discussion in the months to come. As the primary calendar takes shape, McLennan County voters will be looking for opportunities to engage with the candidates and their ideas, and local party organizations may play a key role in facilitating those interactions.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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