U.S. Presidential Election

2028 Presidential Election Forecast

An electoral college forecasting dashboard with map controls, contender headshots, party logos, ratings and market-style probabilities for the road to 270.

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Interactive Map Projection

Start from the 2024 result or a blank map, then build your own path to 270.

Electoral Votes Needed
270
Majority of 538 electoral votes
Consensus Forecast
Toss-Up
Early cycle model shows no clear favorite
Prediction Market Forecast
52.1% GOP
Market-style edge in the early field
Interactive Map Projection
538 EV
Build your own path to 270

Electoral College Projection

Modeled baseline with competitive states held as toss-ups.

270 electoral votes needed to win
226
Democrats
81
Toss-up
231
Republicans
Safe
Likely
Lean
Tilt
Toss-Up

Presidential Forecast Workspace

Choose a presidential cycle. Each tab uses the same forecast table format.

2028 Presidential Contender Table

Filter by rating category. Probability shows modeled nomination/general-election strength.

BasePhotoCandidatePartySinceTermConsensusPrediction market
CAKamala Harris headshotKamala HarrisDemocratic Party logo Democratic20211Toss-Up
18%
CAGavin Newsom headshotGavin NewsomDemocratic Party logo Democratic20192Lean
17%
MIGretchen Whitmer headshotGretchen WhitmerDemocratic Party logo Democratic20192Lean
11%
PAJosh Shapiro headshotJosh ShapiroDemocratic Party logo Democratic20231Tilt
9%
INPete Buttigieg headshotPete ButtigiegDemocratic Party logo Democratic20211Tilt
7%
OHJD Vance headshotJD VanceRepublican Party logo Republican20251Likely
24%
FLMarco Rubio headshotMarco RubioRepublican Party logo Republican20251Lean
16%
FLRon DeSantis headshotRon DeSantisRepublican Party logo Republican20192Lean
10%
SCNikki Haley headshotNikki HaleyRepublican Party logo Republican20112Tilt
6%
OHVivek Ramaswamy headshotVivek RamaswamyRepublican Party logo Republican20251Tilt
5%

Market Signal

Modeled probability bands for the White House.

Live-style model
Republican win52.1%
Democratic win45.2%
Contested/no clear path2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many electoral votes are needed to win?

A presidential candidate needs at least 270 of the 538 electoral votes to win.

Are these official presidential candidates?

No. This dashboard is an early forecasting interface using modeled contenders and probabilities until the official field is settled.

Can I share my 2028 forecast?

Yes. Open the full interactive map and use the Share button to generate a link or embed code.

Forecast ratings and probabilities are presented as modeled dashboard indicators for the interactive presidential map.