Kalshi 2028 Republican presidential nominee odds
On Kalshi, the favourite is J.D. Vance, at 45%. The market settles by Nov 7, 2028, and $171K traded in the last 24 hours. Each contract pays $1 if it is right, so 45¢ reads as a 45% chance. Polymarket lists it too, and we compare the two prices below.
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Kalshi · odds · updated
Also priced on Polymarket: 3 questions compared ↓
Kalshi odds on every outcome
| Outcome | Chance | Yes price | 24h volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Vance | 45% | 45¢ | $7K | Trade |
| Marco Rubio | 18% | 18¢ | $27K | Trade |
| Ron DeSantis | 4% | 4¢ | $17K | Trade |
| Donald J. Trump Jr. | 3% | 3¢ | $6K | Trade |
| Tucker Carlson | 2% | 2¢ | $7K | Trade |
| Donald J. Trump | 2% | 2¢ | $5K | Trade |
| Ted Cruz compare | 2% | 2¢ | $30K | Trade |
| Brian Kemp | 1% | 1¢ | $29K | Trade |
| Ivanka Trump | 1% | 1¢ | $11 | Trade |
| Glenn Youngkin | 1% | 1¢ | $11K | Trade |
Show 29 more outcomes
| Outcome | Chance | Yes price | 24h volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Massie | 1% | 1¢ | $1K | Trade |
| Marjorie Taylor Greene | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Josh Hawley | 1% | 1¢ | $12K | Trade |
| Rand Paul | 1% | 1¢ | $10K | Trade |
| Greg Abbott | 1% | 1¢ | $231 | Trade |
| Sarah Huckabee Sanders compare | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Chris Christie | 1% | 1¢ | $1K | Trade |
| Vivek Ramaswamy | 1% | 1¢ | $144 | Trade |
| Katie Britt | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Spencer Pratt | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Jeff Bezos | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Candace Owens | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Lara Trump | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | <1% | <1¢ | $934 | Trade |
| Byron Donalds | <1% | <1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Pete Hegseth | <1% | <1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Nikki Haley compare | <1% | <1¢ | $1K | Trade |
| Tom Cotton | <1% | <1¢ | $231 | Trade |
| Eric Trump | <1% | <1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Mike Pence | <1% | <1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Steve Bannon | <1% | <1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Tulsi Gabbard | <1% | <1¢ | $4K | Trade |
| Nicki Minaj | <1% | <1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Elise Stefanik | <1% | <1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| John Thune | <1% | <1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Elon Musk | <1% | <1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Matt Gaetz | <1% | <1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Erika Kirk | <1% | <1¢ | $916 | Trade |
| Kristi Noem | <1% | <1¢ | $0 | Trade |
Chance is each outcome's Yes price on Kalshi. A Yes contract at 45¢ pays $1 if that outcome wins.
Kalshi vs Polymarket on these questions
The same questions on both venues. When the prices differ, the cheaper side costs you less for the same payout.
Will Ted Cruz win the 2028 Republican presidential nomination?
| Venue | Yes | No | Fee | 24h volume | Liquidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymarket | 2¢ | 98¢ | 0.1¢ | $588 | $757K | Trade → |
| Kalshi | 2¢ | 98¢ | 0.1¢ | $30K | – | Trade → |
Will Sarah Huckabee Sanders win the 2028 Republican presidential nomination?
| Venue | Yes | No | Fee | 24h volume | Liquidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymarket | <1¢ | >99¢ | <0.1¢ | $35K | $856K | Trade → |
| Kalshi | 1¢ | 99¢ | <0.1¢ | $0 | – | Trade → |
Will Nikki Haley win the 2028 Republican presidential nomination?
| Venue | Yes | No | Fee | 24h volume | Liquidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymarket | <1¢ | >99¢ | <0.1¢ | $1 | $1.3M | Trade → |
| Kalshi | <1¢ | >99¢ | <0.1¢ | $1K | – | Trade → |
How the odds have moved
Kalshi's own series for the outcome the headline prices, from where its history starts; one venue, not a blend.
How this market resolves
The market asks: “Will J.D. Vance be the nominee for the Presidency for the Republican party?” Each outcome is its own contract: it pays $1 if it is the answer, and nothing if not. Kalshi publishes the full settlement rules on the market's page. Read them on Kalshi (opens in a new tab)
Scheduled resolution: Nov 7, 2028.
How to trade this market on Kalshi
- Check your state first. A few states restrict some contracts.
- Open a Kalshi account. Our Kalshi review covers sign-up and payouts.
- Buy Yes or No at the price shown, 45¢ for J.D. Vance right now. Each contract pays $1 if you are right.
- Sell any time before it settles, or hold to the result. Kalshi's fees apply to each trade.
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Common questions
What are the Kalshi odds on 2028 Republican presidential nominee?
On Kalshi, the favourite is J.D. That is a market-implied probability, not a forecast, and it moves as traders buy and sell.
How does this market resolve?
By Kalshi's own settlement rules for this market. Two venues can word the same question differently and settle differently, so read them before you trade.
Is this question on Polymarket too?
Yes. Polymarket's page has its prices and rules. The 3 questions both venues price are compared above, each with its own side-by-side page.
Can I trade this market in my state?
In most states, yes, on Kalshi. A few states have acted against some contracts. Check your state first.
How accurate are Kalshi odds?
Often more accurate than polls, though never certain. A price of 70% should lose three times in ten. How accurate prediction markets are has the research.
What does it cost to trade on Kalshi?
A trading fee on each contract, largest near 50¢ and smaller towards either end. Kalshi's fees has the formula.