Buttigieg Says He's Leaning Toward 2028. Here's What the Numbers Say
Summary
Pete Buttigieg said he is likely to run for president again in 2028, influenced by becoming a father to twins in 2021. Recent polls show Buttigieg as one of the top potential Democratic candidates, though prediction markets are less confident about his chances.Key Facts
- Pete Buttigieg is considering a 2028 presidential run and describes himself as "more inclined than not" to run.
- He and his husband adopted twins in 2021, which affected how he thinks about running.
- Polls this year often place Buttigieg near the top among Democratic hopefuls.
- Some polls show him leading with support ranging roughly from 13% to 24%.
- Other polls show a more mixed picture, with Buttigieg sometimes behind rivals like Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- Prediction markets currently favor Newsom, Ocasio-Cortez, and Jon Ossoff over Buttigieg.
- Buttigieg has the highest favorability rating in some polls, around 72%.
- The Democratic primary field remains uncertain, with many voters undecided and the first primary still more than a year away.
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