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Shapiro Competes With Harris.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is now the frontrunner for the Democratic vice-presidential nomination, according to betting markets.

Published August 1, 2024 at 4:14am by James Powel

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has emerged as the frontrunner in the betting market for the Democratic VP nomination. The 51-year-old Democrat has led the odds since Harris became the presumptive presidential nominee.

"Shapiro was neck and neck with Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and has fended off charges from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Kentucky Gov. Andrew Beshear."

As of July 31, the odds for the Democratic vice-presidential nominee are:

Bet 365

Josh Shapiro: -260
Andrew Beshear: +650
Mark Kelly: +700
Tim Walz: +900
Pete Buttigieg: +2000

Bovada

Josh Shapiro: -290
Andrew Beshear: +600
Mark Kelly: +1000
Tim Walz: +1400
Pete Buttigieg: +2500

BetOnline

Josh Shapiro: -400
Andrew Beshear: +800
Tim Walz: +900
Mark Kelly: +950
Pete Buttigieg: +2800

Oddschecker

Josh Shapiro: -294
Andrew Beshear: +1000
Mark Kelly: +1200
Tim Walz: +1600
Pete Buttigieg: +2900

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