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Ocasio-Cortez Surpasses Newsom as 2028 Democratic Presidential Nominee Favorite on Polymarket

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez holds an 18% chance of winning the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, edging out Gavin Newsom's 17% on prediction market Polymarket.

Aug 12, 2026, 8:59 PM The Hill

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On Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, prediction market Polymarket showed that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has surpassed California Governor Gavin Newsom as the favorite to win the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. Ocasio-Cortez currently holds an 18% chance of securing the nomination, compared with Newsom's 17% chance.

These figures reflect the latest market sentiment regarding potential candidates for the Democratic nomination in the upcoming presidential election cycle.

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The Hill, August 12, 2026

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