{"title":"US Presidential Election 2028 Betting | Betano","description":"Will JD Vance replace Donald Trump? Or might we see Gavin Newsom or AOC in the Oval Office? 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In the early days, hundreds of names are thrown into the hat as the media speculates on who will most likely lead the world’s largest superpower.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eBut eventually, the race is whittled down to two names, pitting a Republican against a Democratic candidate. Republican Donald Trump currently holds office but will leave Washington, D.C. in 2028 after serving two terms.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWho will replace him? At this early stage, some interesting names are being thrown around, and you can bet on any of the early runners by signing up and creating an account at \u003ca href=\"https://www.betano.co.uk/\"\u003eBetano\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhen is the Next US Presidential Election?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe next US presidential election will be held on November 7th, 2028. This will be the end of Donald Trump’s second four-year term as president, meaning he cannot run for office in 2028.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow Does the US Presidential Election System Work?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eUnited States presidential elections are held every four years. US citizens vote in a popular election, but the Electoral College determines the winner. Each state has a set number of electoral votes, determined by its congressional representation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eA candidate needs at least 270 of the 538 electoral votes to win the presidential election, and the votes can be counted and verified several days before the winner is announced.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe two major parties in the United States are the Republicans and the Democrats. Each party holds state-level contests where registered voters and party members choose their preferred candidate from an initial pool.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIn the lead-up to the general election, each party will confirm its presidential nomination via a convention, marking the beginning of the gruelling campaign trail, which will consist of nationwide canvassing and televised debates.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWho Will Run in the 2028 US Presidential Election?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIt’s early days (at the time of writing), and much can change between now and November 2028, but several high-profile names might consider running for office when President Trump steps aside:\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eJD Vance\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eJD Vance is the 50th Vice President of the United States. The Middletown, Ohio, native will likely make moves to secure the Republican ticket after becoming the country’s third-youngest VP.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThough controversial, he’s less outspoken than Donald Trump and is seen by many as the obvious choice for the next Republican nomination.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eGavin Newsom\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eGavin Newsom is the 40th Governor of California, an office he has held since 2019. He’s an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump and has even claimed publicly that he’s worried there won’t even be a 2028 election.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eAt this early stage, Newsom is the front-runner for the Democratic ticket and could be the main opponent to JD Vance in the 2028 race.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often called AOC, was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress when she became the US representative for New York’s 14th congressional district.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIn many ways, AOC is seen as the anti-Trump, and she could make a bid to become the first female US president as the Democratic Party nominee.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003ePete Buttigieg\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eAnother potential candidate from the Democratic camp is Pete Buttigieg. Joe Biden’s Secretary of Transportation, many thought Buttigieg would run for the US Senate in Michigan in 2026, but he’s shelved it in favour of a potential bid for the presidency in 2028.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eHe most recently served as a fellow at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eJosh Shapiro\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eJosh Shapiro, the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, is also being mentioned as a potential Democratic presidential nominee.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eHe survived an arson attack and an assassination attempt at the governor’s mansion in April 2025 and has entered the mainstream in recent times with combative views on Joe Biden’s time in office.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eLeft-Field Candidates\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eOne of the most exciting things about betting on the US presidential election at Betano is that you can bet on a vast range of potential candidates, not just the frontrunners.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eFor instance, if you think \u003cstrong\u003eKamala Harris\u003c/strong\u003e can make a comeback after her spectacular fall from grace, she could be a good outside bet for the Democratic ticket.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eOr might Trump try to keep it in the family? Could \u003cstrong\u003eDonald Trump Jr.\u003c/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eIvanka Trump\u003c/strong\u003e seriously mount a 2028 presidential bid?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eSome people like the idea of celebrities entering the political ring, and names like \u003cstrong\u003eKanye West, Meghan Markle, Aaron Rodgers, Taylor Swift, \u003c/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Rogan \u003c/strong\u003eare being mentioned as potential independent candidates.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eYou can see the full list of 2028 presidential candidates and their odds on this page.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow to Bet on Politics at Betano\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eBetano is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.betano.co.uk/en-gb/sports/22888\"\u003ehome of politics betting\u003c/a\u003e. Alongside the US presidential election, you can bet on major political events in other countries, including the United Kingdom and Ireland.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eFor example, you can bet on which party you think will win the next \u003ca href=\"https://www.betano.co.uk/en-gb/sports/22888/meetings/723660310/all\"\u003eUK General Election\u003c/a\u003e or which candidate you think will be appointed as \u003ca href=\"https://www.betano.co.uk/en-gb/sports/22888/meetings/726584410/all\"\u003ethe next Irish President\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003ePolitics betting is similar to \u003ca href=\"https://www.betano.co.uk/en-gb/sports\"\u003esports betting\u003c/a\u003e. Do your research, consider the odds, and back the candidates or parties you think have the best chance of winning.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eMost political markets are win-only, so the party or person you bet on will have to win the election for you to receive a payout.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWe encourage you to gamble responsibly when betting on politics at Betano. You can visit our Safer Gambling Portal to learn about tools, tips, and resources to help you bet within your means.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003ePlease also \u003ca href=\"https://www.betano.co.uk/en-gb/offer\"\u003echeck for our latest offers\u003c/a\u003e to see if you can access a free bet to use on political betting at Betano.\u003c/p\u003e"}]}