While this might be just simple Mass Effect Bias lets also be honest what backstory is there for Preston. Say what you will about Jacob at least he has a backstory

“Another settlement needs your help”

Jacob is most boring if the question had been most annoying Preston would have won undoubtly

^and yet, here we are in a boring poll with Preston winning

Jacob’s just a soldier cut him some slack it’s all he knows lmaooo. & plus he only ever ask me to help his dad, not 1000 settlements😭