Gretchen Whitmer vs Josh Hawley: 2028
Gretchen Whitmer (Democratic) and Josh Hawley (Republican) 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. Note: Josh Hawley is now listed as not running (Ruled it out: "No, I have no intention of doing so, period." (Washington Examiner, Sept 2026)).
Neither name is large enough in the prediction markets yet to show a stable number. Compare them on profile, role and status above.
Whitmer vs Hawley 2028 polls and odds
Are there Gretchen Whitmer vs Josh Hawley polls yet? Not for this exact pairing. Pollsters have begun testing some hypothetical 2028 matchups, but none has published this one. Any single "Gretchen Whitmer vs Josh Hawley 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.
Gretchen Whitmer: where things stand
Popular swing-state governor often listed as a top contender. In May 2026 she said she would not make a 2028 bid, then immediately softened it to 'never say never.'
Standing: Said she will not run, then walked it back.
Josh Hawley: where things stand
A populist, economic-nationalist Missouri senator long mentioned for the Trump-aligned lane. In September 2026 he ended speculation about a 2028 bid, telling the Washington Examiner he has no intention of seeking the Republican nomination.
Standing: Ruled it out: "No, I have no intention of doing so, period." (Washington Examiner, Sept 2026).
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