An independent presidential candidate is polling at 18% nationally for 2028, the strongest third-party showing since Ross Perot in 1992, threatening to upend the two-party system's grip on American politics.
Who Is the Candidate
The candidate, a former state governor and tech entrepreneur, is running on a centrist platform combining fiscal conservatism with progressive social policies. The campaign has raised $150 million through small-dollar donations.
Electoral Impact
Political scientists warn that at 18%, the candidate could win enough electoral votes to prevent either major party from reaching 270, potentially throwing the election to the House of Representatives.
- 18% national polling — highest since Perot
- $150M raised via small-dollar donations
- Could prevent 270 electoral majority
- Centrist platform appeals across party lines
