Ron DeSantis vs Tim Walz: 2028
Ron DeSantis (Republican) and Tim Walz (Democratic) 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.
Neither name is large enough in the prediction markets yet to show a stable number. Compare them on profile, role and status above.
DeSantis vs Walz 2028 polls and odds
Are there Ron DeSantis vs Tim Walz polls yet? Not for this exact pairing. Pollsters have begun testing some hypothetical 2028 matchups, but none has published this one. Any single "Ron DeSantis vs Tim Walz 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: Ron DeSantis polled 9% 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.
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.
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: Third in early 2028 Republican primary polling at roughly 11 to 12 percent in mid-2026, now trailing both JD Vance and a surging Donald Trump Jr. in several surveys.
Tim Walz: where things stand
The 2024 Democratic vice-presidential nominee and Minnesota governor ended his 2026 reelection bid in January 2026 amid scrutiny over state welfare fraud and said he will never run for elected office again - effectively taking himself out of 2028 contention.
Standing: Ended his 2026 reelection bid for Minnesota governor and said in January 2026 he will 'never run for an elected office again'.
Ron DeSantis vs Tim Walz: FAQ
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