Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez vs Ted Cruz: 2028
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic) and Ted Cruz (Republican) are two of the most-discussed names for 2028 - but they have never faced each other, and no 2028 nominee has been chosen. No pollster has published a head-to-head for this exact pairing yet, so the honest answer to "who would win" is: it is far too early to know. Here is how they actually compare.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez- Age (2026)
- 36
- Home state
- New York
- Age in 2029
- 39
Percentages are a snapshot of the Polymarket 2028 presidential winner market (June 2026). They move constantly and mostly track name recognition this far out - they are not forecasts.
Ocasio-Cortez vs Cruz 2028 polls and odds
Are there Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez vs Ted Cruz polls yet? Not for this exact pairing. Pollsters have begun testing some hypothetical 2028 matchups, but none has published this one. Any single "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez vs Ted Cruz 2028 poll" you see today is an early, low-signal hypothetical, not a forecast.
What does exist is real, dated primary polling for each name: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez polled 9% in the latest Democratic primary survey on file (McLaughlin & Associates, June 17-23, 2026, 464 LV). Ted Cruz polled 4% in the latest Republican primary survey on file (Quantus Insights, July 3-7, 2026, 480 LV). Full tables are on the 2028 polls page.
The closest real, continuously updated signal is the prediction market. Below is each candidate's current share of the Polymarket 2028 presidential-winner market - a June 2026 snapshot that, this early, tracks name recognition more than the eventual outcome.
See the full live board on the 2028 election odds page and aggregated survey averages on the 2028 polls page. These percentages are not forecasts and move constantly.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: where things stand
Progressive star with a huge small-dollar fundraising base who inherits much of the Bernie Sanders coalition. Advisers reported to be planning a national tour.
Standing: Polls in the low double digits and shows a high ceiling among progressives.
Ted Cruz: where things stand
The 2016 runner-up and Texas senator has said he expects to seek the presidency again and was reported to be weighing a campaign.
Standing: Says he expects to run again 'at some point'.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez vs Ted Cruz: FAQ
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