Josh Shapiro vs Ted Cruz: 2028
Josh Shapiro (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. There are essentially no head-to-head 2028 general-election polls this far out, so the honest answer to "who would win" is: it is far too early to know. Here is how they actually compare.
Josh Shapiro- Age (2026)
- 53
- Home state
- Pennsylvania
- Age in 2029
- 55
Neither name is large enough in the prediction markets yet to show a stable number. Compare them on profile, role and status above.
Josh Shapiro: where things stand
Popular governor of the pivotal swing state of Pennsylvania, seen as a strong general-election profile. Appeared alongside other hopefuls on the early circuit.
Standing: Polls in high single digits; consistently ranked top-tier by analysts.
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'.
Josh Shapiro vs Ted Cruz: FAQ
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