2028 presidential election: candidates, calendar and markets
The 2028 US presidential election is on Tuesday, November 7, 2028. In August 2026 the Democratic National Committee approved an early-state calendar that starts with South Carolina on January 22, 2028. The Republican calendar is not final. Prediction markets already list 2028 questions, such as the winner and each party's nominee, and the list grows as candidates declare.
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Short answer
The 2028 US presidential election is on Tuesday, November 7, 2028. In August 2026 the Democratic National Committee approved an early-state calendar that starts with South Carolina on January 22, 2028. The Republican calendar is not final. Prediction markets already list 2028 questions, such as the winner and each party's nominee, and the list grows as candidates declare.
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Last checked November 9, 2026
The primary calendar so far
| State | Democratic contest (DNC calendar, approved August 2026) |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | January 22, 2028 |
| Nevada | February 1, 2028 |
| New Hampshire | February 8, 2028 |
| New Mexico | February 15, 2028 |
| Michigan | February 22, 2028 |
| Virginia | February 29, 2028 |
New Hampshire's primary date may differ from the DNC calendar. The Republican calendar hasn't been published yet. We add dates when they're confirmed.
Which markets are listed
The 2028 winner, the winning party, each party's nominee, and questions about who will run. Names in each market are the platform's own list; we don't add or rank candidates.
How presidential contracts settle
Winner markets usually settle on the official result or a set of news-agency calls named in the rules. Nominee markets settle when the party formally nominates its candidate at the convention. Read each market's rules.
Sources
- Democratic National Committee, "DNC votes to officially select early states for 2028 Democratic presidential nominating calendar" (Aug 15, 2026) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 27, 2026)
- 3 U.S.C. §§ 1 and 21 (electors are appointed on "election day", the Tuesday after the first Monday in November) (opens in a new tab)
Checked November 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2028 presidential election?
Tuesday, November 7, 2028.
When do the primaries start?
The Democratic calendar starts with South Carolina on January 22, 2028. The Republican calendar is not final yet.
Can I trade the 2028 election now?
Yes, some apps already list 2028 markets, such as the winner and each party's nominee. Check each app, and check your state's status.
Do you predict who will win?
No. We explain the markets and their rules. Prices are the traders' view, not ours.
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