Gavin Newsom vs Pete Buttigieg: 2028
Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg are both potential candidates for the Democratic nomination in 2028. They would be competing for the same primary voters. No one has formally declared yet, so this is a comparison of where each stands, not a result.
Gavin Newsom- Age (2026)
- 58
- Home state
- California
- Age in 2029
- 61
Pete Buttigieg- Age (2026)
- 44
- Home state
- Michigan
- Age in 2029
- 47
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.
Gavin Newsom: where things stand
Term-limited California governor with a high national profile built countering the Trump administration. Says he will give 2028 serious thought after the 2026 midterms.
Standing: Sits near the top of Democratic prediction markets and polls a close second among Democrats in early primary surveys.
Pete Buttigieg: where things stand
Former Cabinet secretary and 2020 candidate who has become a leading party voice. Touring nationally and widely expected to run.
Standing: Led the Emerson College national Democratic primary poll at 18% in May 2026.
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