Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028
Leader sits at 86% across 20 bound outcomes, runner-up at 83%. This is a winner-take-all market — the headline is the leader’s price, not an arithmetic mean.
Leader probability
Gavin Newsom
Outcomes
20
winner-take-all
Runner-up
83¢
Pete Buttigieg
Spread
3pp
contested
24h volume
$3K
modest
Closes
Jan 1, 2028
608 days
Venue
Kalshi
20 bound
30-day trend
Bracket family
How the bracket ladder is priced.
Each row is one outcome on the venue. Sorted by 24h volume — the heaviest book is at the top.
Cluster 1
Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028
Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Kamala Harris
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Ro Khanna
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Hunter Biden
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Andy Beshear
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Jon Ossoff
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Cory Booker
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Gavin Newsom
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Michelle Obama
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Rahm Emanuel
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Phil Murphy
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Ruben Gallego
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Josh Shapiro
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Mark Cuban
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: John Fetterman
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: J.B. Pritzker
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Stephen A. Smith
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Wes Moore
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Gretchen Whitmer
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Who will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028?: Pete Buttigieg
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Analysis
This contract reflects market expectations that Gavin Newsom will seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, currently priced at 86%. The high probability reflects Newsom's visibility as California's governor, his national profile, and minimal public indication he would decline to run. The probability could shift downward if Newsom withdraws from politics, faces significant legal or political setbacks, or announces intentions to pursue other offices. The main uncertainty stems from typical pre-campaign uncertainty—politicians frequently signal different intentions closer to actual nomination periods. Key catalysts include statements from Newsom himself regarding 2028, major developments in his governorship that could affect his viability, and consolidation patterns among other Democratic candidates that might influence his calculus about running.
- ›Newsom has maintained national political visibility through 2024-2026 without withdrawing from consideration for higher office
- ›The 83% runner-up probability indicates significant market uncertainty about who the second-most-likely candidate is, suggesting no consensus alternative has emerged
- ›Harris at 55¢ reflects incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris's potential candidacy, representing the highest individual alternative contract price
- ›No formal candidate announcements or explicit rejections from Newsom have been documented that would typically precede a significant probability shift
- ›Historical patterns show most sitting governors who maintain national profiles and avoid disqualifying events tend to enter presidential races in open primaries
What moved the line
- Apr 29Ruben Gallego↑12pp37→49¢ · Kalshi
- May 3Kamala Harris↓6pp61→55¢ · Kalshi
- Apr 29Ro Khanna↑3pp66→69¢ · Kalshi
- Apr 30Ro Khanna↓3pp69→66¢ · Kalshi
- Apr 27Mark Cuban↓3pp25→22¢ · Kalshi
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