Polidex 2028 Presidential Primaries

Pick a Democrat and a Republican to see how the national forecast map reacts—then explore quick bios below.

Speculative preview: as of October 1, 2025, no major candidates have formally declared for the 2028 presidential primaries. The galleries list plausible contenders only; map effects are demonstration placeholders.

Democratic Candidates

Progressive
Liberal / Establishment
Moderate
Selected: Harris vs Vance
D win odds: 50.0%
R win odds: 50.0%
Dem edge GOP edge Toss-up

Republican Candidates

Populist
Mainstream Conservative
Moderate Establishment
Libertarian
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
U.S. Representative (NY)Democratic Socialist

Champions climate action, labor rights, and expanding the social safety net; strong grassroots mobilization and youth engagement.

Ro Khanna
Ro Khanna
U.S. Representative (CA)Progressive

Advocates for antitrust enforcement, tech-sector accountability, and industrial innovation with a future-oriented economic agenda.

Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris
Vice President of the United StatesEstablishment Liberal

Focuses on coalition building, civil rights, and expanding access to healthcare; emphasizes continuity and executive readiness.

Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom
Governor of CaliforniaEstablishment Liberal

Record of executive governance in a large blue state, prioritizing climate policy, healthcare, homelessness, and housing reform.

Pete Buttigieg
Pete Buttigieg
U.S. Secretary of TransportationEstablishment Liberal

Brings technocratic expertise and pragmatic reform; focuses on infrastructure modernization and urban revitalization.

Cory Booker
Cory Booker
U.S. Senator (NJ)Establishment Liberal

Promotes criminal justice reform, economic equity, and bipartisan cooperation with a message focused on empathy and unity.

Chris Murphy
Chris Murphy
U.S. Senator (CT)Establishment Liberal

Leads on foreign policy, gun violence prevention, and healthcare access with a policy-focused and diplomatic approach.

JB Pritzker
JB Pritzker
Governor of IllinoisEstablishment Liberal

Demonstrates strong fiscal management and progressive policymaking in a major state, emphasizing equity and economic investment.

Wes Moore
Wes Moore
Governor of MarylandEstablishment Liberal

Focuses on workforce development, veterans’ support, and opportunity-centered governance, with broad bipartisan appeal.

Andy Beshear
Andy Beshear
Governor of KentuckyModerate Democrat

Known for bipartisan pragmatism, crisis management, and red-state electability centered on healthcare, jobs, and stability.

Stephen A. Smith
Stephen A. Smith
Media PersonalityModerate Democrat

Appeals to nontraditional voters with outsider reformism, cultural awareness, and a populist but unifying message.

Josh Shapiro
Josh Shapiro
Governor of PennsylvaniaModerate Democrat

Built a reputation for executive competence and cross-partisan governance in a pivotal swing state.

Jon Ossoff
Jon Ossoff
U.S. Senator (GA)Establishment Liberal

Represents a new generation of Democrats with a focus on ethics reform, infrastructure investment, and civic accountability.

Raphael Warnock
Raphael Warnock
U.S. Senator (GA)Establishment Liberal

Merges faith-based leadership with progressive advocacy for voting rights, income justice, and healthcare equity.