Sportsbooks Pushing 2028 Presidential Odds: DeSantis For GOP

• Ron DeSantis was a favorite to win the Republican ticket in 2024 until Donald Trump reemerged as the favorite.
• With Trump unable (or unlikely) to run in 2028, sportsbooks have odds on DeSantis to become president in two battles (Gavin Newsom and Michelle Obama).

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As the 2024 presidential election draws closer, political betting markets are already looking ahead to 2028.

Sportsbooks are starting to float odds on who will run for president and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is emerging as a likely frontrunner for the GOP ticket in 2028. The online sportsbook Bovada has posted match-ups with potential Democratic contenders.

Currently, odds show a hypothetical DeSantis vs. Gavin Newsom race as well as a DeSantis vs. Michelle Obama election.

Odds On The US Presidential Election 2028

• Ron DeSantis (Republican) vs Gavin Newsom (Democrat) +1600
• Ron DeSantis (Republican) vs Michelle Obama (Democrat) +3000

With Newsom at +1600 to battle DeSantis, odds on Michelle Obama are slightly longer at +3000. Still, these early betting lines hint that sportsbooks consider DeSantis a top GOP contender even four years ahead.

Republican Contenders

DeSantis’s potential 2028 campaign builds on his recent rise within the Republican Party. His handling of COVID-19 in Florida helped establish him as a strong conservative figure, prioritizing economic and social liberties while resisting stringent lockdowns. In 2022, he was a clear favorite to contend for the GOP presidential ticket for 2024, until former President Donald Trump reasserted his role as party leader.

Despite that, DeSantis has retained a significant following and could be primed to run once his term as governor ends in early 2027.

While the presidential betting odds are just initial projections, they draw attention from political bettors and analysts. Still years away, the field remains speculative,

But JD Vance, Trump’s 2024 VP pick, and other notable Republicans like Nikki Haley may factor in as well.

For those contemplating 2028 presidential betting, the legal sports betting odds indicate confidence in DeSantis’s future potential and place him as a serious Republican contender.

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