Marco Rubio vs Andy Beshear: 2028
Marco Rubio (Republican) and Andy Beshear (Democratic) 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.
Marco Rubio- Age (2026)
- 55
- Home state
- Florida
- Age in 2029
- 57
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.
Rubio vs Beshear 2028 polls and odds
Are there Marco Rubio vs Andy Beshear polls yet? Not for this exact pairing. Pollsters have begun testing some hypothetical 2028 matchups, but none has published this one. Any single "Marco Rubio vs Andy Beshear 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: Marco Rubio polled 26% in the latest Republican primary survey on file (Quantus Insights, July 3-7, 2026, 480 LV). Andy Beshear polled 2% in the latest Democratic primary survey on file (Echelon Insights, June 11-14, 2026, 515 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.
Marco Rubio: where things stand
Former 2016 candidate now serving as Secretary of State. Named by President Trump as a possible successor and widely seen as the main alternative to Vance.
Standing: Consistently second to JD Vance in 2028 Republican primary polls and the main alternative to him; one May 2026 Emerson survey showed them within a point, but most polls give Vance a double-digit lead.
Andy Beshear: where things stand
A twice-elected Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky and 2026 chair of the Democratic Governors Association. He has stepped up national travel and openly acknowledges weighing a 2028 run, but says he will not decide until his term ends in late 2027.
Standing: As 2026 DGA chair has stepped up national travel; says he will decide after his term ends in late 2027.
Marco Rubio vs Andy Beshear: FAQ
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