Ron DeSantis vs Brian Kemp: 2028
Ron DeSantis 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.
Ron DeSantis: where things stand
The term-limited Florida governor and 2024 candidate has said he is open to another run. His term ends in 2027, freeing him to campaign.
Standing: A distant third in early 2028 Republican primary polling, in the low single digits to high single digits across recent surveys.
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.
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