Ted Cruz vs Brian Kemp: 2028
Ted Cruz and Brian Kemp are both potential candidates for the Republican 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.
Neither name is large enough in the prediction markets yet to show a stable number. Compare them on profile, role and status above.
Cruz vs Kemp 2028 polls and odds
Are there Ted Cruz vs Brian Kemp polls yet? Not for this exact pairing. Pollsters have begun testing some hypothetical 2028 matchups, but none has published this one. Any single "Ted Cruz vs Brian Kemp 2028 poll" you see today is an early, low-signal hypothetical, not a forecast.
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.
Neither name is large enough in the 2028 prediction markets yet to show a stable number. Compare them on profile, role, and status above.
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.
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'.
Brian Kemp: where things stand
Term-limited Georgia governor seen as a leading traditional-conservative option. He passed on a 2026 Senate race, fueling 2028 speculation.
Standing: Floated as a leading non-Trump-lane alternative.
Ted Cruz vs Brian Kemp: FAQ
Who would win, Ted Cruz or Brian Kemp, in 2028?
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