Marco Rubio vs Tim Walz: 2028
Marco Rubio (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.
Marco Rubio- Age (2026)
- 55
- Home state
- Florida
- Age in 2029
- 57
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.
Marco Rubio: where things stand
Former 2016 candidate now serving as Secretary of State. Named by President Trump as a possible successor and widely seen as the main alternative to Vance.
Standing: In the top tier of 2028 Republican primary polling and widely seen as the main alternative to Vance; some mid-2026 polls have shown them close to tied.
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.
Marco Rubio vs Tim Walz: FAQ
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