Donald Trump’s Running Mate: The Four Most Likely Candidates

When Donald Trump won the Iowa caucus, his selection as a running mate during the 2016 presidential elections became an issue of speculation. He hasn’t made any evidence yet, but he complimented other people and said that Mike Pence cannot come again because of their difference after the capitol riot in 2021.

One reason is that it may help Trump pick a female running mate, which can lead to more support for the Republican ticket in 2024. Oddschecker, a betting website, provided the contenders for Trump’s vice president pick.

Kristi Noem

Kristi Noem, the Governor of South Dakota, is one before them. However, she has always been viewed as a frontrunner for Trump’s pick. The latest odds put the probability of Noem becoming Trump’s running partner at 21 percent.

But a Redfield and Wilton Strategies poll from December revealed that Noem does not have the support of Trump supporters, with only 3 percent choosing her as his running mate.

Donald Trump's Running Mate: The Four Most Likely Candidates
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Vivek Ramaswamy

However, Vivek Ramaswamy became the first businessman to drop out of a presidential race after the 2024 Iowa caucuses; his decision fueled speculation that running for president was meant primarily to gain Trump’s vice-presidential candidacy in 2024. Trump lashed out at Ramaswamy on social media, saying that he is “not MAGA” and accusing his campaign of dishonesty.

Before the Iowa caucuses, Jason Miller, one of the top Trump advisers, rejected Ramaswamy as vice presidential running mate, saying that it was unlikely.

Elise Stefanik 

Elise Stefanik, Another female candidate who is seen as a strong contender for the vice presidency ticket on Trump’s side and also one with unwavering allegiance to him, is a congresswoman from New York. Her chances of being the vice president are rather better than those that Ramaswamy would obtain, given Oddschecker.

According to the latter report, Stefanik is included in the list for the VP job that Trump claimed he wanted. Trump’s appreciation for loyalty certainly can be found nowhere at the top of any list, especially considering his unfavorable viewpoint toward Mike Pence.

Ben Carson

Ben Carson, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, trumpets a fourth on the Oddschecker’s list. Sometimes, it is suggested that Trump considered choosing a person of color as his vice-presidential nominee for more representation, and Carson was one often mentioned. 

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