Gavin Newsom vs Tim Walz: 2028
Gavin Newsom and Tim Walz are both potential candidates for the Democratic 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.
Gavin Newsom- Age (2026)
- 58
- Home state
- California
- Age in 2029
- 61
Percentages are a snapshot of the Polymarket 2028 presidential winner market (June 2026). They move constantly and mostly track name recognition this far out - they are not forecasts.
Gavin Newsom: where things stand
Term-limited California governor with a high national profile built countering the Trump administration. Says he will give 2028 serious thought after the 2026 midterms.
Standing: Sits near the top of Democratic prediction markets and polls a close second among Democrats in early primary 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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