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The 2028 presidential bracket

There is no official 2028 presidential bracket -- nominees are picked through primaries, not a tournament. So we built one: the 2028 field, seeded by current polling and odds, Democrats on one side and Republicans on the other. Fill in your own picks, then check them against the live odds and latest polls.

Seeds updated September 23, 2026.

If the current favorites met in the final

JD Vance (21%) vs Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (13%)

Current Polymarket 2028 winner-market favorites. These are betting odds, not predictions -- no one has even declared yet.

Democratic side -- Round of 8

Seeded by the latest national 2028 Democratic primary polling average. Percentages are real poll averages, not predictions.

Republican side -- Round of 8

Seeded by the latest national 2028 Republican primary polling average. Percentages are real poll averages, not predictions.

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Quick answers

2028 bracket: frequently asked questions

Is there an official 2028 presidential bracket?

No. Neither party runs a 'bracket,' and nominees are chosen through primaries and caucuses in 2028, not a tournament. This bracket is a way to visualize the field by current standing and make your own picks.

How are the 2028 bracket seeds decided?

Each side is seeded by the latest national 2028 primary polling average, highest first. As of September 23, 2026, the top Democratic seed is Kamala Harris and the top Republican seed is JD Vance.

Who is favored to win the 2028 election right now?

JD Vance (21%) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (13%) are the current betting favorites in their parties, per the Polymarket 2028 winner market. These are odds, not forecasts, this far out.