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. 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.
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.
Tim Walz: where things stand
The 2024 Democratic vice-presidential nominee and two-term Minnesota governor, occasionally mentioned as a 2028 possibility after his national run.
Standing: 2024 Democratic vice-presidential nominee; floated for 2028.
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