Who Will Be Trump’s VP?
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The top contenders in the current Trump VP odds look radically different than they did at the end of 2023. Potential nominees such as Kristi Noem and Elise Stefanik have seen their odds fade in recent months. New favorites, including Tim Scott and Tulsi Gabbard, have replaced them.
Continue reading to see the latest Trump VP betting odds available at the top political betting sites. I will break down the betting odds for all of the top contenders to be Trump’s running mate in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Also, I will tell you my predictions for Trump’s new VP.
Updated Trump VP Odds
July 5 Update
Donald Trump is coming off a relatively successful debate performance, but he still has not decided on a Vice President. The former President is expected to announce his running mate in the near future, and the RNC is less than two weeks away.
Here are the latest odds on Trump’s VP pick, according to Bovada Sportsbook.
| Vice President Candidate | Trump VP Odds | Odds on June 14th* |
| Doug Burgum | +175 | +300 |
| JD Vance | +235 | +500 |
| Ben Carson | +600 | +500 |
| Glenn Youngkin | +1200 | Outside of top 12 |
| Marco Rubio | +1400 | +500 |
| Vivek Ramaswamy | +1400 | Outside of top 12 |
| Tim Scott | +2000 | +300 |
*Previous odds provided by BetUS Sportsbook
Doug Burgum remains at the top of the betting odds to be Trump’s VP at +175. JD Vance and Ben Carson have the next best odds at +235 and +600, respectively. Glenn Youngkin (+1200) and Vivek Ramaswamy (+1400) have both seen their odds surge after previously being outside of the top 12.
Doug Burgum (+175)
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has begun to separate himself from the pack of potential Trump VP candidates. Burgum was available at +300 odds at top political sportsbooks just three weeks ago. Now, Bovada has Burgum listed at +175 to be Trump’s Vice President.
Burgum’s recent MAGA-focused rebranding has certainly improved his chances of being added to the Republican ticket this fall. However, given the success, or lack thereof, of MAGA-focused candidates in recent elections, there are limited benefits to adding the Governor of a small state to the ticket for Trump.
JD Vance (+235)
Another potential Trump VP pick whose odds have improved in recent weeks is Ohio Senator JD Vance. Vance is currently listed at +235, shortened significantly from his +500 odds in June. He is just 39 years old and would help bring a youthful presence to the GOP ticket.
Vance has limited political experience compared to Burgum, but he also comes from a more important state. Ohio has played a pivotal role in recent general elections and is worth 17 electoral college votes compared to North Dakota’s three.
Ben Carson (+600)
Ben Carson was also listed at +500 odds to be Trump’s VP last month. However, unlike Vance, Carson’s odds have faded slightly since then, and he is now available at +600. Carson was the HUD Secretary under Trump and has been one of the more prominent Trump supporters in recent years.
There are two major factors working against Carson in his bid to be Trump’s VP. The first is his age, as the 72-year-old would not help settle any concerns from voters frustrated with the age of the current candidates. Carson also has limited political experience and would not help Trump secure potential swing states like other candidates, such as Vance, would.
Glenn Youngkin (+1200)
One of the biggest beneficiaries of recent changes in the odds of being Trump’s vice president has been Glenn Youngkin. The Virginia Governor was previously listed outside of the top 12 potential Trump vice president nominees. Youngkin now has the fourth-best odds at +1200.
Republicans have not won Virginia since the 2004 election. Flipping the Old Dominion red would be a huge win for Trump and the GOP. Adding Youngkin to the ticket could be the best way for Republicans to win Virginia this November.
May 23 Update
Trump is still the betting favorite over Joe Biden, but his 2024 election odds have faded slightly. The former President has struggled so far in his ongoing court cases, and he still has a long way to go before the election. Trump could cement his case as the 2024 presidential favorite with a strong VP pick.
Here are the latest Trump VP odds, courtesy of BetUS Sportsbook.
|
Candidate |
Trump VP Odds |
Previous Odds |
|
Doug Burgum |
+250 |
N/A |
|
Tim Scott |
+400 |
+300 |
|
JD Vance |
+400 |
+900 |
|
Marco Rubio |
+500 |
+1800 |
|
Tulsi Gabbard |
+900 |
+400 |
|
Elise Stefanik |
+1000 |
+1000 |
|
Ben Carson |
+1200 |
+800 |
|
Katie Britt |
+1800 |
N/A |
|
Lee Zeldin |
+2000 |
+1800 |
|
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. |
+2500 |
+4000 |
Doug Burgum (+250), Tim Scott (+400), JD Vance (+400), and Marco Rubio (+500) make up the top four in the current Trump VP betting markets. Tulsi Gabbard, on the other hand, has faded from +400 down to +900, knocking her down to fifth.
Doug Burgum (+250)
The current favorite to be Trump’s Vice President is Doug Burgum. The North Dakota Governor was previously listed outside of the top 12, but his odds have shortened to +250.
One reason Burgum was previously not on the radar for this market was that he attempted his own 2024 presidential run. After his campaign flamed out, Burgum stated he would not accept the vice presidency or any cabinet position.
Burgum has since announced his support for Trump and worked closely with his campaign. His support of the oil industry could make Burgum the perfect running mate for Trump.
Tim Scott (+400)
Another top contender to be Trump’s Vice President is Tim Scott. He is currently listed at +400 after peaking at +300 a few weeks ago. Like Burgum, Scott originally had his own 2024 presidential campaign.
Scott has been public with his desire to join Trump on the campaign trail this year. Defending Trump in public is arguably the best way for Scott to endear himself to the former President. However, despite his efforts, Scott has not yet won the job.
There is still time for Scott to regain the lead in the race to be Trump’s VP. However, the window of opportunity is rapidly closing.
JD Vance (+400)
The other potential candidate tied for the second-best Trump VP odds is JD Vance. Vance is currently one of Ohio’s senators, but he only assumed the position in January 2023. He was previously listed at +900 in this betting market.
In theory, choosing Vance could help Trump secure Ohio this November. However, he lacks the political experience of many other candidates at the top of current odds boards.
Vance is also just 39 years old, making him much younger than other top prospective nominees. His youth could help set him apart and provide balance to Trump’s ticket. After all, the former President will be 78 years old by the time the election rolls around this fall.
Marco Rubio (+500)
Rounding out the top four on Trump’s VP shortlist is Marco Rubio. The Florida Senator’s odds have shortened from +1800 to +500. He has plenty of political experience, but a little-known piece of the 12th Amendment could hinder Rubio’s chances of being selected.
Trump and Rubio both reside in the Sunshine State. If they are running mates, then one of them would need to change their voter registration to another state. Otherwise, the electors from Florida could not vote for both Trump and Rubio in the electoral college.
The GOP faced a similar situation in 2000 when George W. Bush chose Dick Cheney as his VP. In addition to this hurdle, Rubio was extremely critical of Trump in 2016, including calling him a “con artist.” On the other hand, the two appear to have mended their relationship, and Rubio could provide an ideal balance of relative youth and experience.
When Will Trump Announce His Vice President?
April 20 Update
The 2024 election is less than six months away, but Trump still has not announced his running mate. According to Tim Scott, the announcement should come in the next couple of months. The 2024 Republican National Convention is scheduled for July 15th.
It is at the RNC that the GOP will officially select its 2024 candidates. If Trump still does not have a VP by then, then Republicans could be in trouble. Luckily, there are nearly two months before the convention, so you still have plenty of time to bet on the above Trump VP odds.
Despite being the favorite to win the 2024 election, we still do not know who Donald Trump’s Vice President will be. Trump is the favorite, but he still needs a strong running mate to win the election. The right vice president pick could help him solidify his position and sway swing voters.
Check out the table below to see the top 12 candidates for Trump’s running mate. The following odds on Trump’s VP pick were provided courtesy of BetUS Sportsbook.
| Potential Nominee | Trump VP Odds |
|---|---|
| Tim Scott | +300 |
| Tulsi Gabbard | +400 |
| Kristi Noem | +600 |
| Ben Carson | +800 |
| J.D. Vance | +900 |
| Elise Stefanik | +1000 |
| Vivek Ramaswamy | +1400 |
| Mike Pompeo | +1600 |
| Nikki Haley | +1800 |
| Sarah Huckabee Sanders | +1800 |
| Marco Rubio | +1800 |
| Lee Zeldin | +1800 |
Tim Scott (+300)
The current favorite to be Trump’s 2024 running mate is Tim Scott. BetUS has the Senator from South Carolina listed at +300 in the latest odds for Trump’s VP. He was not listed in the top six in December for this betting market.
Sen. Tim Scott is working to make himself the face of the Black conservative movement as the GOP tries to make inroads with Black voters. https://t.co/08JmALRe9q
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 15, 2024
Scott has been a senator since 2013, so he certainly has the political experience to be a viable vice president candidate. He has also supported Trump through the many legal challenges the former president has faced since leaving office.
Trump has spent the better part of the last four years combating several indictments. There is little Scott can do to assist Trump directly, but he has been outspoken in his support of the former President. Scott has even echoed some of Trump’s talking points, going as far as saying the indictments count as election interference.
Another reason Scott is a good candidate to be Trump’s vice president is that he is no longer running for election himself. Since dropping out of the race last November, Scott has made a point to defend Trump and his actions every chance he is given.
Tulsi Gabbard (+400)
Another candidate whose odds have shortened in recent months is Tulsi Gabbard. The former Democrat spent nearly a decade in the House of Representatives as the representative for Hawaii’s 2nd district.
Gabbard ran for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 election, but she dropped out of the race in March 2020. Her campaign generated tons of controversy, especially after she was endorsed by white supremacist leaders such as David Duke and Richard B. Spencer. Gabbard was also accused of being a Russian asset and attempted to sue Hilary Clinton for defamation.
One of Gabbard’s biggest defenders when she was accused of being a Russian asset was none other than Trump himself. Gabbard eventually left the Democratic party and seemingly joined the GOP in the fall of 2022.
She is relatively young and has a military background, so Gabbard should have no trouble finding support among Republican voters. In theory, she could also help Trump recruit voters who, like Gabbard herself, have become disillusioned with the Democrat party in recent years.
Kristi Noem (+600)
Four months ago, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was the +500 favorite to be Trump’s vice president. Her odds have only faded to +600, but she has fallen out of the pole position. Noem still has the third-best odds, but she is squarely behind Scott and Gabbard.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a MAGA Republican shortlisted as a potential running mate for Donald Trump in November, is now legally barred from visiting some 10 percent of the lands in her home state. https://t.co/NaNH65UId3
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) April 11, 2024
Trump and Noem have been mutual supporters of one another for years. Trump even endorsed Noem during her gubernatorial campaign in 2018.
Noem has also joined Trump on the campaign trail as of late. She appeared at his Ohio rally in March and even spoke briefly. Despite her recent decline in odds, Noem still appears to be in the running to be Trump’s new running mate.
It is also worth noting that Noem is one of the best success stories among Trump-backed political candidates. She has held the office of Governor since 2019 and won re-election in 2022. Many other candidates endorsed by Trump, such as 2022 Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, came up short on election day.
Elise Stefanik (+1000)
Another potential running mate whose odds have faded slightly in recent months is Elise Stefanik. She was listed at +900 odds in December but is now available at +1000 in the updated Trump VP odds.
Like Noem, Stefanik’s slight decrease in odds is nothing to panic about. After all, the New York Congresswoman is fairing much better than many other former favorites. RFK Jr., for instance, was also listed at 9-1 odds a few months ago but has since faded to +4000.
She was also named to the TIME 100 List for this year and is currently the highest-ranking woman in the House GOP. However, her odds of being Trump’s running mate have not improved.
The lack of improvement in Stefanik’s odds is not all bad news, though. She remains one of the top potential picks to be Trump’s vice president, and the former President continues to speak highly of Stefanik.
Vivek Ramaswamy (+1400)
Vivek Ramaswamy was one of the main figures in the GOP presidential debates last fall. He dropped out of the presidential race earlier this year, but he did earn a lot of support from GOP voters. Ramaswamy is currently listed at 14-1 odds to be Trump’s VP.
His odds have faded significantly since the start of the year. Ramaswamy had the second-best odds in December at 6-1, but he fell off after dropping out of the presidential race.
One reason for the decrease in his odds could be Ramaswamy’s less-than-stellar performance in the Republican caucuses earlier this year. He last appeared on ballots in Iowa and won less than 8% of the vote, awarding him just three delegates. Trump, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Halley all out-performed Ramaswamy in Iowa, and he later dropped out of the race.
Ramaswamy is still a viable vice president contender, though. Both he and Trump are businessmen and not traditional political candidates.
Lee Zeldin (+1800)
Four potential vice presidential nominees are tied at 18-1 to be Trump’s 2024 running mate. Nikki Haley and Marco Rubio have both campaigned against Trump, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders has her hands full in Arkansas.
Lee Zeldin says he would consider serving in a Trump White House as he stumps for ex-president https://t.co/ux2chYClOJ pic.twitter.com/n6gtOcXaUH
— New York Post (@nypost) April 15, 2024
That leaves Lee Zeldin, the former U.S. congressman for New York’s 1st district. Zeldin ran for Governor of New York in 2022 but lost to incumbent Kathy Hochul. The loss was still a moral victory of sorts, with Zeldin securing the highest percentage of votes for a GOP gubernatorial nominee in the Empire State in two decades.
Zeldin has been a staunch supporter of Trump for years. The former congressman voted to overturn the 2020 election. Zeldin doubled down on his support for Trump by blaming Democrats for the January 6th insurrection attempt.
His support for Trump likely cost Zeldin any chance he had of actually winning the 2022 New York gubernatorial race. However, it could finally pay off for Zeldin if he is chosen to be Trump’s vice president. Zeldin’s time in Congress should, in theory, also qualify him to be Vice President.
Who Will Be Trump’s VP?
The list of potential Vice President candidates on the GOP ticket continues to evolve. This is good news for bettors because secure political betting sites constantly update the odds for Trump’s VP. Picking the right candidate to bet on is easier said than done, though.
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY): “I am ultra MAGA, and I’m proud of it.” @therecount.pic.twitter.com/ZI5O1eMcct
— The Intellectualist (@highbrow_nobrow) April 15, 2024
I picked Stefanik to be Trump’s VP back in December. Her odds have faded slightly, but I still think the New York congresswoman is worth betting on. Stefanik is currently listed at 10-1 odds to be Trump’s VP.
Stefanik is younger than most of the other leaders in the GOP, which could be a huge benefit to the Trump campaign. Also, she could help Trump recruit female voters and solidify his control over the GOP even more.
Whose Trump VP Betting Odds Will You Wager On?
Top-rated sports betting sites have new Trump VP odds available. Former favorites, such as Kristi Noem, have faded in recent months. Senator Tim Scott (R-NC) is the new favorite to join Trump on the 2024 ticket.
Scott is a worthy favorite, but I am sticking with Elise Stefanik as Trump’s vice president. Check out the list above to see the latest odds on all of the top candidates. Then, sign up for an account at BetUS to wager on all the latest US political betting markets.
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