General election matchup

Brian Kemp vs Tim Walz: 2028

Brian Kemp (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.

Brian Kemp headshotBrian Kemp
Governor of Georgia
RepublicanPossible
Age (2026)
62
Home state
Georgia
Age in 2029
65
VS
Tim Walz headshotTim Walz
Governor of Minnesota
DemocraticNot running
Age (2026)
62
Home state
Minnesota

Neither name is large enough in the prediction markets yet to show a stable number. Compare them on profile, role and status above.

Polls and odds

Kemp vs Walz 2028 polls and odds

Are there Brian Kemp 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 "Brian Kemp vs Tim Walz 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.

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.

Full Brian Kemp 2028 profile

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'.

Full Tim Walz 2028 profile

Quick answers

Brian Kemp vs Tim Walz: FAQ

Who would win, Brian Kemp or Tim Walz, in 2028?
It is too early to know. No 2028 nominees have been chosen and no pollster has published a head-to-head for this pairing yet. Brian Kemp is currently rated "Possible" and Tim Walz "Not running" to run.
Are there Brian Kemp vs Tim Walz 2028 polls?
Not for this exact pairing yet. Pollsters have begun testing some hypothetical 2028 matchups, but none has published a Brian Kemp vs Tim Walz survey so far. We will add head-to-head polling here as soon as a pollster tests this matchup.
Are Brian Kemp and Tim Walz running for president in 2028?
As of July 2026 neither has formally declared. Brian Kemp: Floated as a leading non-Trump-lane alternative. Tim Walz: Ended his 2026 reelection bid for Minnesota governor and said in January 2026 he will 'never run for an elected office again'.
Is this a Democrat vs Republican matchup?
Yes. Brian Kemp is a Republican and Tim Walz is a Democrat, so this would be a general-election style matchup if both won their party's nomination.
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