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Will the 2028 Democratic Presidential nominee be a woman?

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Will the 2028 Democratic Presidential nominee be a woman?

36% chance
Polymarket
NEW
36% chance
Polymarket
NEW
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the individual that wins and accepts the 2028 nomination of the Democratic Party for U.S. president is a woman. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of official Democratic Party sources. Any replacement of the democratic nominee before election day will not change the resolution of the market.Early polling and prediction market positioning show California Governor Gavin Newsom as the leading contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, with other male figures such as Pete Buttigieg and Josh Shapiro also drawing consistent support in national surveys. This dynamic underpins traders' 64% probability that the nominee will be a man. Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez register lower shares amid questions over Harris's post-2024 positioning and the party's preference for fresh executive profiles. Gretchen Whitmer appears in speculation but trails the top tier. The 2026 midterms and subsequent primary consolidation will likely determine whether these early trends hold or shift toward a female candidate.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the individual that wins and accepts the 2028 nomination of the Democratic Party for U.S. president is a woman. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of official Democratic Party sources.

Any replacement of the democratic nominee before election day will not change the resolution of the market.
Volume
$1,187
End Date
Nov 7, 2028
Market Opened
Feb 17, 2026, 5:42 PM ET
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the individual that wins and accepts the 2028 nomination of the Democratic Party for U.S. president is a woman. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of official Democratic Party sources. Any replacement of the democratic nominee before election day will not change the resolution of the market.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the individual that wins and accepts the 2028 nomination of the Democratic Party for U.S. president is a woman. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of official Democratic Party sources. Any replacement of the democratic nominee before election day will not change the resolution of the market.Early polling and prediction market positioning show California Governor Gavin Newsom as the leading contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, with other male figures such as Pete Buttigieg and Josh Shapiro also drawing consistent support in national surveys. This dynamic underpins traders' 64% probability that the nominee will be a man. Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez register lower shares amid questions over Harris's post-2024 positioning and the party's preference for fresh executive profiles. Gretchen Whitmer appears in speculation but trails the top tier. The 2026 midterms and subsequent primary consolidation will likely determine whether these early trends hold or shift toward a female candidate.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the individual that wins and accepts the 2028 nomination of the Democratic Party for U.S. president is a woman. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of official Democratic Party sources.

Any replacement of the democratic nominee before election day will not change the resolution of the market.
Volume
$1,187
End Date
Nov 7, 2028
Market Opened
Feb 17, 2026, 5:42 PM ET
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the individual that wins and accepts the 2028 nomination of the Democratic Party for U.S. president is a woman. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of official Democratic Party sources. Any replacement of the democratic nominee before election day will not change the resolution of the market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Will the 2028 Democratic Presidential nominee be a woman?" is a prediction market on Polymarket where traders buy and sell "Yes" or "No" shares based on whether they believe this event will happen. The current crowd-sourced probability is 36% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 36¢, the market collectively assigns a 36% chance that this event will occur. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"Will the 2028 Democratic Presidential nominee be a woman?" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Feb 17, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "Will the 2028 Democratic Presidential nominee be a woman?," simply choose whether you believe the answer is "Yes" or "No." Each side has a current price that reflects the market's implied probability. Enter your amount and click "Trade." If you buy "Yes" shares and the outcome resolves as "Yes," each share pays out $1. If it resolves as "No," your "Yes" shares pay $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current probability for "Will the 2028 Democratic Presidential nominee be a woman?" is 36% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 36% chance that this event will occur. These odds update in real-time based on actual trades, providing a continuously updated signal of what the market expects to happen.

The resolution rules for "Will the 2028 Democratic Presidential nominee be a woman?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.