Sep 12, 2026
Probability rose from 1.1% to 9.3% — a 8.3-point move over the past day.
Markets give J.B. Pritzker a 9.5% probability of securing the Democratic vice-presidential nod in 2028, a figure that qualifies as unlikely. With the convention years away, the field remains wide open.
Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee?
Updated · Volume $95.9K
| Outcome | Probability | 24h |
|---|---|---|
| Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 9.5% | 0.0 |
| Will Gretchen Whitmer be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 6.9% | +0.3 |
| Will Elissa Slotkin win the 2028 Democratic vice-presidential nomination? | 6.0% | -0.2 |
| Will Phil Murphy be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 5.9% | +2.1 |
| Will Andy Beshear be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 5.7% | 0.0 |
| Will Jon Ossoff be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 5.3% | +0.1 |
| Will Pete Buttigieg be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 5.0% | -0.1 |
| Will Raphael Warnock be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 4.8% | -0.1 |
| Will Gina Raimondo be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 4.6% | +0.3 |
| Will LeBron James be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 4.5% | 0.0 |
| Will J.B. Pritzker be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 4.5% | -0.3 |
| Will Zohran Mamdani be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 4.4% | 0.0 |
| Will Josh Shapiro be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 4.3% | -0.1 |
| Will James Talarico be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 4.3% | -0.8 |
| Will Kim Kardashian be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 4.0% | +0.9 |
| Will Rahm Emanuel be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 3.7% | -0.1 |
| Will Wes Moore be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 3.5% | -0.0 |
| Will Mark Kelly be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 3.4% | -0.2 |
| Will Ro Khanna be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 3.3% | -0.1 |
| Will Hillary Clinton be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 2.9% | +0.1 |
| Will Gavin Newsom be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 2.8% | -0.1 |
| Will Barack Obama be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 2.5% | +0.0 |
| Will Ruben Gallego be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 2.4% | +0.1 |
| Will Bernie Sanders be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 2.4% | 0.0 |
| Will Hunter Biden be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 2.1% | -0.9 |
| Will Jared Polis be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 1.9% | -0.2 |
| Will Jon Stewart be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 1.9% | -0.2 |
| Will Tim Walz be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 1.9% | +0.1 |
| Will Roy Cooper be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 1.8% | -0.3 |
| Will John Fetterman be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 1.4% | 0.0 |
| Will Andrew Yang be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 1.4% | 0.0 |
| Will Kamala Harris be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 1.4% | -2.0 |
| Will Oprah Winfrey be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 1.2% | -0.5 |
| Will Michelle Obama be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 1.1% | -0.1 |
| Will Cory Booker be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 1.1% | 0.0 |
| Will George Clooney be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 0.9% | 0.0 |
| Will Beto O’Rourke be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 0.9% | -0.1 |
| Will Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 0.9% | -0.1 |
| Will Chelsea Clinton be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 0.9% | 0.0 |
| Will Chris Murphy be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 0.7% | 0.0 |
| Will Liz Cheney be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 0.7% | +0.2 |
| Will Stephen A. Smith be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 0.5% | -0.0 |
| Will Mark Cuban be the 2028 Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee? | 0.4% | 0.0 |
Pritzker leads a crowded field at 9.5%, earning the label unlikely. The 11 other outcomes are all priced at negligible levels, reflecting a market that views the race as highly uncertain.
Sep 12, 2026
Probability rose from 1.1% to 9.3% — a 8.3-point move over the past day.
Sep 9, 2026
Probability rose from 1.1% to 9.8% — a 8.7-point move over the past day.
Sep 3, 2026
Probability rose from 4.0% to 12.4% — a 8.3-point move over the past day.
Sep 2, 2026
Probability rose from 0.3% to 10.7% — a 10.4-point move over the past day.
Sep 2, 2026
Probability rose from 0.9% to 9.0% — a 8.2-point move over the past day.
Sep 2, 2026
Probability rose from 3.9% to 9.0% — a 5.2-point move over the past day.
Sep 1, 2026
Probability rose from 4.0% to 11.6% — a 7.6-point move over the past day.
Aug 29, 2026
Probability rose from 2.8% to 11.7% — a 9.0-point move over the past day.
Aug 29, 2026
Probability rose from 0.7% to 13.3% — a 12.6-point move over the past day.
Aug 26, 2026
Probability rose from 4.0% to 14.9% — a 10.9-point move over the past day.
This market tracks the probability that J.B. Pritzker becomes the Democratic Party's vice-presidential nominee for the 2028 election. To resolve as a 'Yes,' Pritzker must be the first individual formally nominated by the party who accepts that nomination. A later replacement before election day, should it occur, does not change the outcome. The resolution source is a consensus of official Democratic Party sources, including democrats.org. At present, Pritzker's chances are priced at 9.5%, a level that qualifies as unlikely. That makes him the highest-probability candidate in a field of 12, but the absolute number leaves ample room for alternative outcomes. The other 11 named possibilities—a mix of current and former elected officials—are all trading at fractions of a percent, making it impossible to single out a second-tier contender. Total volume across all contracts is $95.9K. Such pricing patterns are typical of early-stage nomination markets. With the convention still years away, no candidate has a commanding lead. Pritzker's modest edge may reflect name recognition or perceived positioning, but the general lack of conviction across the board suggests the eventual nominee could be someone the market has yet to price with any confidence. In the meantime, the contracts will continue to adjust as political developments unfold.
It resolves to the first person formally nominated by the Democratic Party for vice president in the 2028 election cycle who accepts the nomination. Any swap after the convention does not alter the outcome.
The market uses a consensus of official Democratic Party sources, including the website democrats.org.
The market will settle once the nomination is official, likely around the time of the 2028 Democratic National Convention. For reference, the market's expiry is set to Aug 10, 2028.
Because the nomination is far in the future and the field of potential candidates is broad. Prediction markets often assign low absolute probabilities to early favorites in such contests.
It covers 12 named outcomes, but the eventual nominee could be someone not listed. The negligible pricing of most contracts suggests participants believe a wide range of untracked candidates have a realistic shot.
Data: Polymarket · Methodology · Not financial advice