General election matchup

Kamala Harris vs Ted Cruz: 2028

Kamala Harris (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.

Kamala Harris

Former Vice President

DemocraticLikely to run

5%Win-presidency snapshot

Age (2026): 61
Home state: California
Age in 2029: 64

Ted Cruz

U.S. Senator (Texas)

RepublicanPossible

Age (2026): 55
Home state: Texas
Age in 2029: 58

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.

Polls and odds

Harris vs Cruz 2028 polls and odds

Are there Kamala Harris 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 "Kamala Harris 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: Kamala Harris polled 26% 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.

Kamala Harris - chance to win the presidency

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Ted Cruz - chance to win the presidency

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.

Kamala Harris: where things stand

The 2024 Democratic nominee retains a national base. She passed on the 2026 California governor race, keeping a 2028 run open, and says she is thinking about it.

Standing: Has led most recent national 2028 Democratic primary polls (from the high 20s to the mid 40s since spring 2026), though only mid-single digits in betting markets.

Full Kamala Harris 2028 profile

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'.

Full Ted Cruz 2028 profile

Quick answers

Kamala Harris vs Ted Cruz: FAQ

Who would win, Kamala Harris or Ted Cruz, in 2028?

It is too early to know. No 2028 nominees have been chosen and no pollster has published a head-to-head for this pairing yet. Kamala Harris is currently rated "Likely to run" and Ted Cruz "Possible" to run.

Are there Kamala Harris vs Ted Cruz 2028 polls?

Not for this exact pairing yet. Pollsters have begun testing some hypothetical 2028 matchups, but none has published a Kamala Harris vs Ted Cruz survey so far. We will add head-to-head polling here as soon as a pollster tests this matchup.

Are Kamala Harris and Ted Cruz running for president in 2028?

As of July 2026 neither has formally declared. Kamala Harris: Publicly says she is considering another run; leads recent primary polls. Ted Cruz: Says he expects to run again 'at some point'.

Is this a Democrat vs Republican matchup?

Yes. Kamala Harris is a Democrat and Ted Cruz is a Republican, so this would be a general-election style matchup if both won their party's nomination.

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