Texas Dems set to return home amid California's redistricting call
Share and Follow


() California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s chances at becoming the 2028 Democratic nominee are increasing, at least according to prediction market site Kalshi.

Newsom’s odds of representing Democrats on the next presidential ballot spiked over the last three days, rising to 27%.

Kalshi calculates odds based on contacts in the prediction market and Newsom’s are now at the top, with some distance between himself and other possible nominees.

Newsom has been in the news recently amid a redistricting battle that began in Texas and has moved nationwide.

Republican states have said they will redraw district lines mid-decade, an effort led by President Donald Trump to increase the odds that Republicans remain in control of Congress by creating more safe districts for conservatives and disrupting heavily Democratic areas.

Texas Democrats left the state to prevent a quorum and delay the vote, sheltering in blue states. Democratic governors, including Newsom, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, have all suggested they will redraw their own lines to balance out GOP tactics.

Newsom is the only one of the three to see a dramatic rise in his odds, which are set at 27%. He’s followed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, with a 13% chance, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg with 9% and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who has a 5% of becoming the nominee, based on current data.

For the Republican nominee, Vice President JD Vance leads with 55% odds on Kalshi.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
NATO show of force fizzles as German troops exit Greenland after just days on island

NATO Military Exercise Curtails as German Forces Withdraw from Greenland Shortly After Arrival

NUUK, Greenland — In a surprising turn of events, German military forces…
Election guru predicts shocking midterms 'wipeout'

Expert Foresees Surprising Midterm Election Results

James Carville, a former strategist for the Democratic Party, has made a…
Troubled ex-Duke, NBA player says he's 'homeless' in disturbing video

Ex-Duke NBA Star’s Shocking Revelation: ‘I’m Homeless’ – The Untold Struggle Behind the Fame

Former Duke basketball standout and NBA player Kyle Singler has shared a…
Faithful & Firm lions to briefly come down during seawall reconstruction

Rebuilding Seawalls: Temporary Relocation of the Iconic Faithful & Firm Lions

Local artists in St. Augustine are set to rejuvenate the iconic Bridge…
Rex Ryan believes John Harbaugh-led Giants are 'absolutely' a playoff team

Rex Ryan Confident in John Harbaugh’s Leadership, Predicts Giants’ Playoff Potential

John Harbaugh has already garnered support for his vision with the Giants…
‘Long Island Lolita’ survivor Mary Jo Buttafuoco says bullet in her head ‘will get me eventually’

Mary Jo Buttafuoco Speaks Out: The Lingering Impact of the ‘Long Island Lolita’ Incident

The life of Mary Jo Buttafuoco changed dramatically when she was shot…
Trump admin preparing 1,500 soldiers for potential Minnesota deployment: report

Trump Administration Gears Up for Possible Minnesota Military Deployment: 1,500 Troops on Standby

The Trump administration is reportedly gearing up to potentially deploy 1,500 troops…
Stunned Antiques Roadshow guest apologises for 'nearly swearing'

Antiques Roadshow Guest in Shock: Apologizes for Almost Letting a Swear Word Slip

An Antiques Roadshow participant found herself apologizing for almost uttering a curse…