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Andrew Yang Says Speculation About Matthew McConaughey's 2028 Run Has Intensified

Forward Party co-founder Andrew Yang confirms that rumors regarding actor Matthew McConaughey potentially entering the 2028 presidential race have grown stronger.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 28 Oct 2026 · updated 2d ago

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How the odds moved · Yes
0%50%100%33%19 Oct, 06:14 UTCnowThe Hill: Andrew Yang: 'Speculation has officially been stoked' about McConaughey running for office · 28 Oct, 14:12 UTC

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TimeChance of yes
now33%
28 Oct, 20:37 UTC33%
28 Oct, 17:38 UTC40%
28 Oct, 15:19 UTC33%
28 Oct, 09:31 UTC38%
28 Oct, 07:15 UTC32%
28 Oct, 05:26 UTC35%
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26 Oct, 07:06 UTC41%
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19 Oct, 06:14 UTC41%

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1 publisher has covered this in 1 article since 28 Oct 2026. The Hill published first, on 28 October at 14:12 UTC.

3 prediction markets price this story:

  • Yes — the market puts it at 33%, closing 1 Jan 2028. The market resolves to Yes if Matthew McConaughey publicly announces a run for government office before January 1, 2028, and that announcement is reported by a Source Agency. It resolves to No if this specific combination of events does not occur within the deadline. Readers often mistake any general political commentary or news coverage for the required official announcement.
  • Andrew Yang — the market puts it at 28%, closing 7 Nov 2028. The market resolves to Yes if Andrew Yang formally announces a run for the U.S. presidency or a party nomination before November 7, 2028. It resolves to No if he does not make such an announcement by that deadline. Readers often mistake media speculation about other candidates, like Matthew McConaughey, for Yang's own official declaration.
  • Matthew McConaughey — the market puts it at 0%, closing 3 Nov 2026. The outcome is Yes if Matthew McConaughey announces a run for elected public office in the 2026 election after the market opens and before November 3, 2026. The outcome is No if he does not make such an announcement within that specific timeframe. Readers often mistake general political commentary or endorsements for an official candidacy announcement.

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  1. Andrew Yang: 'Speculation has officially been stoked' about McConaughey running for office The Hill ·

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  • Kalshi Yes 33% $0 24hends 1 Jan 2028

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  • Kalshi Andrew Yang 28% $0 24hends 7 Nov 2028

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  • Kalshi Matthew McConaughey 0% $0 24hends 3 Nov 2026

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