Best candidates in the 2028 US presidential election

Best candidates in the 2028 US presidential election

An evaluation of the prospective Democratic and Republican contenders most likely to run for and win the presidency in the 2028 United States election.

10 Contenders· 36 Picks· Growing Consensus

Current Standings

1

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

politicianWins: 7 | Losses: 1
Is not actively trying to overthrow a foreign government
Less baggage by not being tied to Joe Biden
2

Pete Buttigieg

politicianWins: 6 | Losses: 1
Feels more honest
Solid operator who knows how to lead government departments
3

Mark Kelly

politicianWins: 5 | Losses: 0
4

Tucker Carlson

Growing ConsensusWins: 3 | Losses: 0
5

Hunter Biden

personWins: 5 | Losses: 3
Does not give a shit
Somehow even less corrupt
6

Gavin Newsom

politicianWins: 4 | Losses: 3
Solid fighter for the people
Less baggage as a negotiator than Rubio
7

Marco Rubio

politicianWins: 3 | Losses: 6
Possibly less corrupt
At least he knows what he did for Trump was wrong
8

Josh Shapiro

politicianWins: 2 | Losses: 5
Does not have all the baggage from Trump's presidency
Less racist
9

Ron DeSantis

politicianWins: 1 | Losses: 8
Not yet shown to be inept when working as a diplomat
10

JD Vance

politicianWins: 0 | Losses: 9